Whirlpool RF396PCY, RF396PXY manual Cleaning tips

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Personal InJury Hazard

lWhen removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts.

lDo not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner may produce hazard- ous fumes or damage the cooktop.

lDo not use the range if the cooktop is cracked or broken.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

To avoid damaglng the cooktop. follow these Instructions:

lRemove sugary spills before cooktop cools to prevent pitting.

lDO NOT USE THE COOKTOP AS A CUTTING BOARD.

lDo not allow anything that may melt (such as plastic or aluminum foil) to come in contact with the surface while it is hot.

lDo not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged alumi- num containers. The container can leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be completely removed.

lDo not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammonia. These could damage the cooktop surface.

lDropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop can crack it. Be careful with heavy skillets. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

Cleaning tips

What to use:

l Cooktop Polishing Creme with paper towel or clean, damp spong+lncluded with your

@.!his crerne has been developed especially

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lOr cleaning and protecting your cooklop. When using, follow instructions on container.

lRazor scraper-Use to remove cooked-on soils from your ceramic cooktop. Razor blades will not scratch your cooktop. Store razor blades out of reach of children.

NOTE: For more information on using the razor scraper, see back of scraper package.

steps to follow:

1.Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light(s) go off.

2.Rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked-on soil using a paper towel. if some soil remains, leave some creme on the spot(s) and follow step 3.

3.Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper.

4.Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cook- top Polishing Crerne and a paper towel.

Additional tips:

lSugar spills and rolls (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface Is still warm, Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs.

l Remove dark streaks, specks and dlscolora- tlon with Cooktop Polishing Creme.

lRemove metal marks (from copper or alumi- num pans) with Cooktop Polishing Creme before heating the cooktop again. If heated before cleaning, metal marks may not come off.

l Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking. In time, these will become less visible as a result of cleaning. To prevent scratches and abrasions, use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly.

l Nonabraslve cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge can be used as an alternative method for removing cooked-on soils. Always rinse and dly your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining.

lMake sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using.

l Avoid spillovers. Use pans with tall sides.

lDo not cook food directly on ceramic cooktop.

To obtain order information for Cooktop Polishing Crerns (Part No. 3184477) or razor scraper (Part No. 3183488). write to:

Whirlpool Corporation

Attention: Customer Service Dept.

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1900 Whirlpool Drive

LaPorte, IN 46350

OR

Call l-800-253-1301 to order. You must have a major credit card to order by phone.

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