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Clean cooking surfaces, racks, burners, controls, and spills using appliance-approved methods.

Reviewed August 4, 2026General educational information

Clean cooking surfaces, racks, burners, controls, and spills using appliance-approved methods. This guide uses a practical sequence, conservative product choices, and clear safety limits.

Before you beginRead every product label, gather only the tools needed, protect nearby food and electronics, and plan where wet items will dry.

Let the appliance cool

Confirm power and heat are off before cleaning. Remove loose crumbs and cookware before adding products.

Work in small sections and reassess before using more product or pressure. When material identity, contamination, access, or equipment condition is uncertain, pause and verify the correct method.

Match the surface

Glass cooktops, enamel, stainless, cast iron, burner caps, induction surfaces, and coated racks need different tools.

Work in small sections and reassess before using more product or pressure. When material identity, contamination, access, or equipment condition is uncertain, pause and verify the correct method.

Use self-cleaning cycles carefully

Follow the exact appliance manual, improve ventilation as directed, remove specified racks, and keep children and pets away.

Work in small sections and reassess before using more product or pressure. When material identity, contamination, access, or equipment condition is uncertain, pause and verify the correct method.

Protect controls and ignition parts

Apply liquid to the cloth when suitable and avoid flooding switches, vents, burner openings, and electrical connections.

Work in small sections and reassess before using more product or pressure. When material identity, contamination, access, or equipment condition is uncertain, pause and verify the correct method.

Safety boundaryDo not line ovens with unapproved foil or use cleaners not permitted by the manufacturer.

Practical checklist

  • Let the appliance cool: Confirm power and heat are off before cleaning.
  • Match the surface: Glass cooktops, enamel, stainless, cast iron, burner caps, induction surfaces, and coated racks need different tools.
  • Use self-cleaning cycles carefully: Follow the exact appliance manual, improve ventilation as directed, remove specified racks, and keep children and pets away.
  • Protect controls and ignition parts: Apply liquid to the cloth when suitable and avoid flooding switches, vents, burner openings, and electrical connections.