To Clean the Cooktop Glass

General Cleaning (continued)

Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.

The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. Remove burner grates before cleaning. To clean the cooktop, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.

Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your heat-resistant glass top. Spills and spatters should be wiped up using a clean paper towel and sudsy water. This should be done either as soon as possible after the spill occurs, after cooking is completed, or at the latest, before using the cooktop again. Use caution if the cooktop is hot. For heavy spills, spatter or burned-on mate- rials, use a razor blade scraper. Hold the razor blade scraper at a 30° angle and remove food spills or burned on food residue.

For sugary spillovers:

Sugary spills can cause pitting of your cooktop surface. Therefore, you must begin cleaning the spills while the cooktop is still hot.

Finish the cleaning process by applying a recommended heat-resistant glass cooktop cleaning creme. Apply cleaner with clean, damp paper towel. Rinse with a paper towel dampened with clean water and wipe dry. Always wipe the cooktop thoroughly to avoid heating any cleaner residue.

Remove burner grates before cleaning. Heavy burned-on spills can be removed with a razor blade scraper. Use caution to avoid damaging surface.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners on any part of the cooktop. Damage to the finish or parts could result.

DO NOT use the following on the heat-resistant glass cooktop:

•Abrasive plastic, nylon, metal scouring or cloth pads. They may scratch the cooktop and make it more difficult to clean later. Always use a new, clean paper towel when cleaning the heat-resistant glass top.

•Anything that may melt (plastics, aluminum foil, sugar or food with a high sugar content).

•Heavy duty cleansers, rust or stain removers.

•Chlorine bleach, ammonia, hydrofluoric acid or any other kind of chemical cleaners. They may etch or discolor the cooktop.

•Sponges, cloths or dish towels. Always use a new, clean paper towel when cleaning the cooktop. Lint or soil remaining on the cooktop from a cloth or sponge can burn and cause discoloration.

To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner Caps and Burner Bases

The burner grates, contoured burner pans, burner caps, and burner bases should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. See instructions below.

Burner Grates

(some models)

To Clean the Burner Grates

Be sure burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other material on them. The cast iron burner grates can be washed in hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry the grates with a cloth- don't put them on the cooktop while still wet. Be sure the grates are positioned securely over the burners.

To remove burned on food, place the grates in a covered container or heavy plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An abrasive cleaner can be used for stubborn stains.

To Clean the Contoured Burner Pans

The square burner pans are attached to the cooktop and are not removable. The burner pan forms a recessed well area located around each burner unit. If a spill occurs in one of the well areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.

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