Frigidaire FGEC3045KW Care & cleaning, Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop, Surfaces

Care & cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop

Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings now will reduce the difficulty and extent of a major cleaning later.

Surfaces	How to Clean
Painted and Plastic	For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and
Body Parts	built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30
	to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners
	on any of these materials; they can scratch or dull the finish.
Stainless Steel	Wipe the control panel clean after each use. Before cleaning the control
Decorative Trim Cooktop, Control	panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each
Knobs, Control Panel	knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth. Do not use
	cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use
	harsh scrubbing cleaners. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before
	wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in or
	around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. Only use kitchen cleaners
	that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the
	cleaners from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be
	removed. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob
	and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Ceramic Glass	See Ceramic Glass Cooktop in this Owner’s Guide.
Cooktop

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance

Consistent and proper cleaning is

essential to maintaining your Ceramic

glass cooktop.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a non abrasive cloth or pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

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, or they may crack it.

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