Whirlpool 31605 Cooktop Care Kit

"If you must regress to your childhood and make Jiffy Pop, don't do it on our glass cooktop," my wife yelled from the bedroom. Dutifully, I tried to obey. The cooktop burner already looked hazed from years of use, but I swirled the Jiffy Pop about a half-inch over the burner anyway. Not much was happening. I swirled closer and closer to the burner. Finally, I was swirling directly on the cooktop. After all, how noticeable would a few more scratches be on top of the already dulled surface? After the glow of eating the Jiffy Pop had subsided, I went back to the kitchen like a guilty dog to inspect the damage. The burner did look a bit worse than it had before I committed my crime, but I was pretty sure my wife wouldn't notice. I went back to the den to watch more TV. Sometime later I woke to the sound of my wife calling from the kitchen, "Did you cook Jiffy Pop on the cooktop?" "No!" I lied, and I proceeded to walk into the kitchen with my best 'Ralphie of Christmas Story' look of puzzlement and concern. "That's just haze from cooked-on food and normal wear and tear," I said. "Uh-huh," she replied. I further mansplained by telling her that a good for-purpose cleaner and a little elbow grease would have the cooktop looking like new. "I look forward to you showing me," she said. So off I went to the internet for help. This product works exactly as claimed by others that have given it positive reviews on Amazon. Rather than go into another lengthy explanation of how to use it, I suggest you read the advice given by others below. Also, in the spirit of full disclosure, I will add that after I had done the best I could using this kit, I consulted one of those "how-to" websites and found a remedy involving baking soda and vinegar. Applying this technique improved the results even further (at least in my case). My wife is absolutely delighted with the restored cooktop. As you can (maybe) see from the attached photo, there is still some slight discoloration on the burner. However, using forensic techniques and logic I was able to convince my wife that this was not the result of the Jiffy Pop affair (as it has become known in the Johnson household). I also purposely included the reflection of the cleaner bottle and ceiling chandelier in the photo so that you can get a sense of the quality of the restoration. Needless to say, I highly endorse this product!

Wish I had known about this stuff years ago.... I have been cleaning with powdered bleach, oven cleaners, dish soap and elbow grease for years. I was usually able to get it mostly clean but the burnt on spots and stains would slowly expand over the years and make my range look horrible, I could never get it clean. Anyway to make a long story short our ge range broke so we went out and bought a Maytag but before we had them take away our ge range I wanted to test out other methods of cleaning it so I had bought this kit. I was nervous about using the blade scraper because I assumed it would scratch the top if not used properly and wanted to see how hard I could push on the ge. It was a miracle, burnt on stains and layers of who knows what scraped off with no scratches and I pushed bloody hard... We are talking YEARS of burned on crap came off with the scraper, alone that was worth it but the cleaner really was awesome. It bonded to the grease and allow me to buff out the residuals, took lots of time and effort but I actually got the top 99% clean. I then used the polish and the top (aside from the burners and grates) literally looked like we just got it. It was fantastic. I just recently used it on my new maytag with the same results, I no longer fear spills and worrying about burning those spills. Again I really wish I knew about this stuff years ago, especially the scraper.

This kit is AWESOME! BUT, you have to figure out how to use it. Once you figure it out, you will NOT be able to do without it. I bought a new glass top Whirlpool range about 6 weeks ago and while I was out running errands on day one of its arrival, my husband used it and appeared to scratch one of the burners. I was DEVASTATED. This product was recommended by the manufacturer and I was pleased to find good reviews on Amazon. When it arrived, I used the cooktop cleaner which worked wonderfully and dried to a brilliant shine BUT the scratch was still present. I then used the protectant which left a smeary mess and was quite disappointing. In fact, even though I didn't use much, the cloudiness was so bad that I thought I had made things WORSE, not better. After using some water, I eventually worked it in and much to my surprise, the scratch was MUCH LESS noticeable. Even so, it seemed to take a LOT of work and at that point, I was thinking that the glass top decision was a mistake because it was going to be waaaay too labor intensive. SOOOO glad I didn't give up (well, I had no choice). After a day or two, I figure it out and NOW my glass top looks just as beautiful as the day it arrived and I have absolutely ZERO fears about spills or cleaning the top. It is true that the more you protect, the easier it gets to clean. Here's what I did/do: Use the cleaner, scrubber and razor to clean the cooktop. DON'T BE AFRAID. I know using the scrubbers and the razor blade seems counter intuitive and you think you'll scratch the surface, but you won't! The razor blade is ESSENTIAL to keeping the glass top looking smooth and gorgeous! I think what people are seeing when they say "pitted" are actually micro spots that have been cooked on. Gently using the razor blade WITH the cleaner will gently scrub those off. I found it easier to do WITH the cleaner (which does a great job of softening even the most baked on stuff). Then use the sponge to smooth to a super shine. Once the cooktop is clean, I put just a small drop of protectant on each burner and a little spot in the middle and then use a dry paper towel to rub it in across the entire stove top. It will probably leave streaks so don't panic! The longer I have used the protectant, the less "streaky" the residue but it's still a little streaky... After you rub the protectant in with a dry paper towel, get a clean paper towel. Using a spray bottle, spray just a little water on the cooktop and (in small sections) dry to a shine. INITIALLY, TIHS WILL TAKE SOME TIME BUT IT GETS BETTER. At first, it probably took my a good 5-10 minutes to put the protectant on (I know that doesn't seem like a lot but who wants to spend 10 minutes cleaning an "easy to clean" cooktop everyday?). Now that my glass top is "protected" AND I know what to do, I get it done in a minute or two. ALSO, when I FIRST started to protect, I put protectant on everyday for about 3 days, then I switched to once a week for the next couple of weeks and now I am just doing it once a month. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE PROTECTANT EVERY DAY. We cook all the time but I only use the cleaner once a day at the end of the day if we've had a lot of spillage, otherwise we just wipe up the stove top with a damp washcloth and keep it moving but even when I use the cleaner, spills come up a lot easier as time has passed. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! More work upfront but definitely worth it! Because of this product, I have fallen in love with my cook top all over again!

One caveat: I've never used any other glass cooktop care items. But if I can't have my gas stove back (and I can't) I'm so glad to have this care kit. The cleaner works well, though I find my stove top needs a good, hot, soapy sponging after using it. My husband has the elbow grease needed to really get the protectant streak free, and I do notice a difference if I go a couple of weeks without using it, so it clearly does its job! The little scrubby pads to use with the cleanser are great. I give it a good rinse in hot water and air dry it- so far I'm still using the first one. A small amount of either product is plenty, so I imagine each bottle will last quite a while. I haven't needed to use the razor blade yet, but give me time...I'm a fairly tidy cook. All said, I will definitely buy this again. It seems a small price for such a lot of cook top care. :)

Love this set. Was skeptical about the protectant but it does what it says - protects against water spots and makes cleanup a breeze with a few drops of water and a paper towel. Do apply sparingly as a little goes a long way. The scraper is actually a razor blade holder and a razor blade but it does the job. The blue soft pad is also very nice and polishes real well. The scrub pads don't scratch the surface but my oven is new and I haven't gunked it up enough to thoroughly test these. I'm very careful so my range top should stay looking nice. I don't know how well this stuff will work it you trash it - let's say over Thanksgiving. These cooktops scratch easily. DO NOT USE SCOTCH BRITE SCRUB PADS ON THE COOKTOP! I learned the hard way but I tested in a small area so no real harm done. Als make sure the bottoms of your pans are clean and don't have any burnt on scratchy bits before you use them on your new burners. Clean them off with Barkeeps Friend before use.

At long last! I'd previously tried any number of products claiming to be glass cooktop cleaners. Each and every one made me vow to simply get rid of the darned glass top. Truth be told, I'm a fan of gas, but at the moment must endure a glass top. In desperation I purchased the Whirlpool cooktop care kit. The scraper and scrub sponges are superfluous as far as I'm concerned, but I've given the total package 5 stars and would award it six or seven or eight stars - a whole constellation of stars - because it really works. Mt cooktop, with minimal effort on my part, looks better than ever. Frankly I'm a bit flabbergasted but certainly elated. As for all those other products that never did a thing, why on earth do they even exist? I would not willingly or knowingly buy a glass cooktop, but as long as I do have one I finally know there's a product out there that really performs. Any responsible manufacturer of these cooktops ought to include the Whirlpool cleaner as a matter of course - it's the only product out there that genuinely works and actually produces a like-new surface when used. I cannot recommend it more highly. [I'd include a photo but the dazzling surface is too glorious to behold and impossible to capture via camera!]

Great products that work. The scraper tackles old residue very efficiently.

Having just moved into a new apt complete with a fancy new glass top Whirlpool stove, I was heartbroken when I immediately burned stuff onto the glass top and found I could not get it off, even scrubbing mightily with a surface cleaner. After reading the manual that came with the stove, I was advised to use the Whirlpool W10355051 10-Ounce Affresh Cooktop Clean (Sold on Amazon) for cleaning the hard to get burnt food off of the top. I found this set, which seemed like a perfect deal (great price for all the items included), and decided to go for it. WOW. Talk about easy. Yes, it's a bit of scrubbing involved, and depending on what you've spilled, the scraper definitely needs to be employed, but my goodness, I was finished within 5 minutes and the top fairly sparkled. The best part is that this set comes with a non-stick coating that you simply apply after cleaning the top, which makes subsequent cleanings much easier. This is a very handy set, arrives looking just as pictured, fits into a little box for storage, and will keep all glass stove tops looking just like new. Highly recommend.