CARE AND CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning are important so your halogen/radiant cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory service. If soil, mineral deposits from evaporated water spills or metal
Follow these directions carefully in caring for your cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance.
Be sure that the surface unit control knobs are turned off and that the entire cooktop is cool before cleaning. Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically attack the glass surface.
BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF AND ALL SURFACES ARE COOL BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE COOKTOP.
Glass Cooktop Cleaning
Control Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note that the knobs are in the proper OFF position. When replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure proper placement.
Molded Rib
Spring Clip
Clear Groove in Stem
The knob stem has a groove in each side. The groove on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is clear (see illustration). Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib.
Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the knob into the clear groove on the stem.
Care
Cooktop Frame
Use the same cleaning methods as those described for the glass ceramic top with the exception of using a scraper. Do not scrape the frame as this will damage the metal surface.
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