CARE & CLEANING
Cooktop maintenance
IMPORTANT
Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop.
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of the
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 or dirty bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.
To maintain the cooktop appearance:
•Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.
•Do not use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom; replace with clean cookware before using.
•Do not use your ceramic 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 ceramic glass cooktop, they may cause it to crack.
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Cooktop cleaning
CAUTION
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.
WARNING
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.
For light to moderate soil - Apply a few drops of glass- ceramic cooktop cleaner directly to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or use a
For heavy, burned on soil - Apply a few drops of glass- ceramic cooktop cleaner directly to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a
If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean.
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Removing plastic or foods with a high sugar content: These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately. After turning the surface elements OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as illustrated). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils.
IMPORTANT
Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive cleaning pad. Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for cooktops.
