Use & Care Guide

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IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first
unless otherwise noted. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon the cooktop is cool. These spills
may affect the finish.
Enhance your new cooktop with the following genuine Whirlpool accessories. For more information on options and ordering, call 1-800-442-9991,
or visit us at: www.whirlpool.com/accessories. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.whirlpoolparts.ca.
Gourmet Griddle (optional accessory)
A griddle accessory is available for these cooktops. The griddle provides a large surface for cooking
meats, pancakes, sandwiches, etc. It is designed to match the right grate of your cooktop without
interfering with the controls. Order Part Number W10685483.
White Ice and Black Ice Collection
To complete the look of your White Ice or Black Ice Whirlpool kitchen appliances, coordinating knobs can be ordered. Gray grates are also
available for white models.
Stainless steel color knobs: order Part Number W10698166.
Gray grates: order Part Number W10594440 for model number WCG51US0DW or Part Number W10594443 for model number WCG51US6DW.
Surface Type Cleaning Recommendation
Control Knobs
(Plastic)
The knobs should be cleaned with soap and water or in the dishwasher.
To remove the knobs, be sure the knobs are in the OFF position.
Do not remove the seals under the knobs.
Burner Grates Soap and Water: Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser, soap and water.
Dishwasher: The grates may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any burnt on food prior to placing the grates in the
lowest rack in the dishwasher.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates against each other or hard surfaces, such as cast iron cookware. Although the grates
are durable, they will gradually lose their shine due to exposure to high temperatures.
Burner Caps Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser, soap and water.
Do not place caps in the dishwasher or reassemble caps on burners when wet.
Burner Base The holes in the burner bases must be kept clean for proper ignition and a complete, even flame.
Refer to “Cleaning the Burners: Tips” in the “Key Usage” section.
Porcelain Enamel
Cooktop Surface
Use a nonabrasive scrubbing pad and glass cleanser or a mild liquid cleaner, such as affresh
®
Kitchen and Appliance
Cleaner, Part Number W10355010.
Stainless Steel
Cooktop Surface
For best results, use a soft cloth or non-scratch sponge.
Rub in direction of the grain to avoid damaging the surface.
Use liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner, such as affresh
®
Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner, Part Number W10355010.
For stainless steel finishes, order affresh
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner, Part Number W10355016.
Do not use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner, steel wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
To order affresh
®
cleaners, call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience center at 1-800-442-9991 or visit www.whirlpool.com
and click on “Service and Support” and then “Replacement Parts.”
In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit www.whirlpool.ca.
CARE AND CLEANING
ACCESSORIES