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How to Clean Kitchenaid Glass Top Stoves

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By G. Marie
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The smooth surface of a glass cooktop makes it easier to clean than exposed electric coil burners or the cast-iron grates that rest above natural gas burners. The key is to use the products and methods prescribed by the stove's manufacturer. In this case, KitchenAid recommends using two different cleaners and a razor-blade scraper for best results, depending on the mess.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Water
  • Soft cloth or paper towel
  • Cooktop cleaner
  • Cooktop protectant
  • Cooktop scraper
  1. Step 1

    Turn off all controls and make sure the cooktop is no hotter than warm to the touch.

  2. Step 2

    Wipe the glass top surface regularly with a wet cloth or sponge; then dry it thoroughly with a second, dry cloth. This will help prevent streaking.

  3. Step 3

    Clean light to moderate messes while the cooktop is still warm, wearing oven mitts to protect your hands and wrists if needed.

  4. Step 4

    Clean sugary spills such as jellies and syrup while the cooktop is still warm. Rub in cooktop cleaner with a dry paper towel or soft cloth until the white film is wiped away. Using the cleaner and the cooktop protectant regularly will help prevent scratches, pitting or other abrasions, and it will condition the cooktop.

  5. Step 5

    Use cooktop cleaner to clean up more heavily soiled areas from a cool cooktop, including dark streaks, specks and discoloration.

  6. Step 6

    Use a cooktop scraper to clean burned-on spills. Rub in the cleaner with a damp cloth or paper towel; hold the scraper flat against the cooktop surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn spots and polish the entire cooktop with the protectant when finished.

Tips & Warnings
  • Metal marks from aluminum and copper pans may not completely disappear; however, using cooktop cleaner and a cooktop protectant regularly will help reduce their appearance over time.
  • Do not use steel wool, abrasive powders, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.
  • The scraper uses razor blades, so keep it away from young children.
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