Frigidaire 318200710 To Clean the Cooktop, Glass continued, Do not use on ceramic-glasscooktop

Condensation, when cooking, often collects and drips from cookware. The minerals found in water may cause a gray or brown film to develop on cooktop. This film is very thin and appears to be under cooktop.

To Clean the Cooktop

Glass (continued)

Do not use cleaners on a heated surface. Fumes could be hazardous. Wait for area to cool before cleaning. Do not use cleaner cream to clean porcelain, paint or aluminum because it can damage the surface.

Cleaning Materials for Ceramic-Glass Cooktop

Some cleaning materials may contain an ingredient which can damage the cooktop. Use recommended cleaning products only (see below). Cleaner cream should be used regularly. First use recommended products listed below, then use cleaner cream.

Use only recommended cleaning products and follow these basic cleaning suggestions.

1.Before the cooktop is used, thoroughly clean and saturate the cooktop with cleaner cream.

a)Dampen clean paper towel and clean unit.

b)Wipe off with another clean, damp paper towel; then wipe dry.

2.For normal daily cleaning, apply a dab of cleaner cream in the center of each unit- area to be cleaned. Start with approximately 1/8 teaspoon (apply more if needed). Then, proceed as stated above in a and b.

3.Make sure bottom of cookware and cooking area are clean and dry.

4.Select heat settings and cookware large enough for food and liquid.

5.Wipe up food spills and spatters before they burn into surface.

IMPORTANT: Regularly use cleaner cream. If you run out of cream, use one of the cleaners listed. Be sure to get a new supply of cleaner cream.

Never mix cleaning products! Mixtures may interact, with damaging or hazardous results.

Recommended cleaning products for ceramic-glass cooktop

1.Baking soda.

2.Non-impregnated plastic and nylon pads.

3.For burned on material, scrape with single-edged razor blade, held at a 30° angle.

4.Ceramic glass cleaning cream.

Do not use on ceramic-glass cooktop

1.Avoid pads, that can leave marks and scratches.

2.Avoid heavy-duty cleaning powders; these can scratch, depending on their abrasiveness and cleaning pressure applied.

3.Avoid chemical oven cleaners. These can etch the cooktop surface and are caustic.

4.Avoid rust stain removers containing hydrofluoric acid.

5.Avoid using bleach and do not use ammonia.

Special Cleaning Instructions for Mineral Deposits and Discolorations Problem:

Prevention: Daily and proper use of cleaner cream. Stain from mineral deposits must be removed from the cooktop as soon as possible.

Removal:

•Wet surface with water and apply cleaner cream.

•Scrub with clean, damp paper towel until stain disappears.

•Clean remaining paste away with damp paper towel.

•Apply dab of cleaner cream and polish with clean paper towel.

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