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General Cleaning
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To Clean the Cooktop Glass
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Cleanups are easy when spillovers
are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
Problem
Fine “Brown lines” (tiny scratches
or abrasions which have collected
soil).
Metalmarking (mark or black
marks).
Brown streaks and
specks.
Cause
Coarse particles (salt, sand, sugar
or grit) between bottom of cook-
ware and cooktop that are not
removed before cooking. Using
incorrect cleaning materials.
Sliding or scraping metal utensils
or oven shelves across cooktop.
Cleaning with a sponge or dish-
cloth that has been used for other
kitchen tasks.
To Prevent
Clean cooktop after every use.
Use cleaner cream daily.
Do not slide cookware across
cooktop.
Use cleaner cream with clean,
damp paper towel.
To Remove
Tiny scratches are not removable.
They can be minimized by con-
tinual use of cleaner cream. Such
scratches do not affect cooking.
Apply cleaner cream with damp-
ened paper towel to cooled sur-
face
Use a small amount of cleaner
cream with clean, damp paper
towel.
Use and Care of Glass Surface
Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal
markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately
after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can
become permanent if not removed prior to future use.
Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or
scratch the cooktop surface. Do not slide anything metal or glass across the
cooktop. Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen.
Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan.
Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop, they may cause it to crack.
THIS COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE.
Do not attempt to remove or lift the
cooktop.
Things to Remember
1. Avoid using bleach and do not use ammonia to clean the ceramic surface.
2. Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas.
3. Never slide oven racks across cooktop surface. They may scratch or metalmark the
cooktop.
4. If cooktop should break, do not use cooktop or attempt to clean it. Call your Service
Center immediately.
5. Never use rivet or metal stand between the cooking utensil and the ceramic cooktop.
The ceramic surface may be scratched, metal marked or etched by such items.
6. Sugary spills can cause pitting of your cooktop surface. Therefore, you must begin
cleaning the spills while the cooktop is still hot. Use caution when following the steps
below.
a) Turn off all surface units and remove all pans immediately.
b) Wearing an oven mitt, use a razor to scrape the hot spill out of the cooking zone
to cooler area on the cooktop.
c) Allow the cooktop to cool.
DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can
chemically damage the ceramic- glass surface. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF. Do not use commercial oven cleaners on
any part of the cooktop. Damage to the finish or parts could result.
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 materials, use a razor
blade scraper. Hold the razor blade scraper at a 30° angle and remove food spills or
burned on food residue.