COOKTOP CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
CERAMIC GLASS
To avoid damage, do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to avoid streaking and staining.
Cooktop Cleaner is recommended for regular use to help avoid scratches, pitting and abrasions, and to condition the cooktop. It may be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of children.
Light to moderate soil
■Paper towels or clean damp sponge:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
■Cooktop Scraper:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
■Cooktop Cleaner and clean damp paper towel:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
■Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser:
Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
■Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Scraper:
Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
■Cooktop Cleaner:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
■Cooktop Cleaner:
Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after many cleanings become less noticeable.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate |
| Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop |
■Is the cooktop wired properly? See the Installation Instructions for more information.
■Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Cooktop will not operate
■Is the cooktop control set correctly? Touch SELECT before selecting a setting.
■Is the “Control Lock” Cooktop Lockout set? See “Control Lock” section.
■Has the cooktop turned off by itself? The power off key was unintentionally touched. Press power key again. Reset the cooktop.
■Is the cookware the proper size? Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
■Is the proper cookware being used? See “Cookware” section.
■Is the cooktop control set to the proper heat level? See “Cooktop Controls” section.
■Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
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