GE 49-4540, JBP87GD manual 70tcooktopirrrrned’ately

Brown streaks and specks

Blackened Burned-on spots

Fine “brown lines” (tiny scratches or abrasions whict have collected soil).

Cleaning with a sponge or dishcloth that has been used for other kitchen cleaning tasks and may contain soil- Iaden detergent water.

Spatters or spiliovers which contact hot cooking area.

Accidental melting of a plastic film such as a

bread bag or similar items.

Coarse particles (salt, sand, sugar or grit) caught between bottom of cookware and cooktop that are not removed before cooking.

Using incorrect cleaning materials.

Use Cleaner-Conditioner only with clean, damp paper towel.

Whenever possible, wipe spatters and food spills as they occur.

Select correct heat settings and large enough cookware to eliminate boilovers and spattering.

CAUTION: Be careful to avoid steam burns.

Be sure unit is COOJbefore putting these items on cooking surface.

Normal daily use of Cleaner- Conditioner.

In area where there is an abundance of sand or dust, be sure to wipe cooktop before using,

Use only cleaning materials recommended in this manual.

Use a light application of Cleaner-Conditioner with clean, damp paper towel.

When area has cooled:

Use Cleaner-Conditioner with damp paper towel to remove as much burn-on as possible.

Use Cleaner-Conditioner with nonimpregnated plastic nylon pads, such as: Dobie scouring pad, Skruffy scouring brush, Tuffy plastic mesh ball.

If burn-on persists, CAREFULLY scrape with a single-edge razor blade. Hold blade so edge is completely flat on cooktop and blade is a 30° angle.

Tiny scratches are not removable but can be minimized by continual use of CIeaner- Conditioner. Such scratches do not affect cooking performance,

Metal marking (l#rjs;r black

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Pitting or spalling

Hardvvater spots (a gray or brown stain that does not seem to be removed using Cleaner- Conditioner)

Sliding or scraping metal utensils or oven shelf racks across cooktop.

Boil over of sugar syrup and adherence of sugar syrup to hot cooktop.

In cooking, condensation often collects and drips when covers are removed.

The minerals found in the water supply and in foods may cause mineral deposits to turn a gray or brown color The layer is so thin it often seems to be in or under the cooking surface and cannot readily be felt,

Do not slide racks or other sharp metal objects across cooktop.

Select correct heat setting and large enough cookware to eliminate boilovers and spattering,

Watch sugar syrup carefully to avoid boilover.

Daily use of Cleaner- Conditioner applied with a clean, damp paper towel will help to keep the glass-ceramic surface free from hardwater mineral deposits.

Apply Cleaner-Conditioner with dampened paper towel to cooled surface.

While unit is still hot turn to OFF; wrap several

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CAUTION: Sugar syrup is very hot so be careful not to burn yourself.

Scrape off remainder of burn with single-edge razor blade while unit is still warm—before cooling down completely. Hold blade so edge is completely flat on cooktop and blade is at a 30° angle.

Mix a small amount of Bar Keepers Friend@ Cleanser with tap water to form a thick, wet paste.

Apply this mixture to stain area. Let it stand 45 minutes.

Scrub with clean, damp paper towel. After stain is removed:

Wipe up remaining paste with damp paper towel.

Apply dab of Cleanser-Conditioner and polish with paper towel.