Clearing the Gradient Panel

Have created a good gradient, but cannot clear the effect in the panel so I can start over w/ a new gradient.  Any help?

From online Help:
To add intermediate colors to a gradient, drag a color from the Swatches panel or the Color panel onto the gradient slider. Or, click anywhere below the gradient slider, and then select a color as you would for the starting or ending color. To delete an intermediate color, drag the square off the gradient slider.
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