General
Cleaning
FEATURE OVERVIEW
•Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance
THIS COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not
attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance (continued)
Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop:
•Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean.
•Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop.
•Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as
they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration.
Use and Care of Glass Surface
Fine "Brown lines" (tiny scratclqesor abrasions which have collected soil).
Metal marking (mark or black
marks),
Brown streaks and
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specks,
Coarse particles (salt, | Clean cooktop | Tiny scratches are not | ||
sand, sugar or grit) | after every use. | removable. They can | ||
between bottom of |
| be minimized by | ||
cookware and cooktop |
| continual use of | ||
that are not removed | Daily use of | cleaner cream. Such | ||
before cooking. Using | cleaner cream. | scratches do not | ||
incorrect cleaning materi- |
| affect cooking. | ||
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Sliding or scraping metal | Do not slide | Apply cleaner cream | ||
utensils or oven shelves | cookware across | with | dampened paper | |
across cooktop, | cooktop, | towel | to cooled | |
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| surface | |
Cleaning with a sponge or | Use cleaner | Use a small amount | ||
dishcloth that | has been | cream with | of cleaner cream with | |
used for other | kitchen | clean, damp | clean, damp paper | |
tasks, |
| paper towel, | towel. | |
Spedal Cleaning Instructions for Mineral Deposits and Discolorations Problem: A gray brown stain cannot be removed when using cleaner cream.
Cause: Condensation, when cooking, often collects and drips from cookware. The minerals found in water may cause a gray or brown film to develop on cooktop. This film isvery thin and appears to be under cooktop.
Prevention: Daily and proper use of cleaner cream.
Removal:
•Wet surface with water and sprinkle on cleaner cream.
•Scrub with clean, damp paper towel until stain disappears.
•Clean remaining paste away with damp paper towel.
•Apply dab of cleaner cream and polish with a clean paper towel.
Do not use cleaners on a heated surface. Fumes could be hazardous. Wait for area to cool before cleaning. Do not use cleaner cream to clean porcelain, paint or aluminium because it could damage the surface.
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