Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.
Cookware | Characteristics | |
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Aluminum | ■ Heats quickly and evenly. | |
| ■ Suitable for all types of cooking. | |
| ■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for | |
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| most cooking tasks. |
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Cast iron | ■ Heats slowly and evenly. | |
| ■ Good for browning and frying. | |
| ■ Maintains heat for slow cooking. | |
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Ceramic or | ■ | Follow manufacturer’s instructions. |
Ceramic glass | ■ Heats slowly, but unevenly. | |
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| ■ Ideal results on low to medium heat | |
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Copper | ■ Heats very quickly and evenly. | |
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Earthenware | ■ | Follow manufacturer’s instructions. |
| ■ Use on low heat settings. | |
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Porcelain | ■ See stainless steel or cast iron. | |
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steel or cast |
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iron |
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Stainless steel | ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly. | |
| ■ A core or base of aluminum or copper | |
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| on stainless steel provides even |
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| heating. |
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. When cleaning the cooktop with electronic controls, lock the controls. See “Control Lock” section.
STAINLESS STEEL MODELS
To avoid damage to stainless steel colored surfaces, do not use
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish (Part Number W10355016B) (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■Liquid detergent or
■Vinegar for hard water spots.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
Do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
■Do not place knobs in dishwasher.
CERAMIC GLASS
To avoid damage to the cooktop, 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.
affresh® Cooktop Cleaner (Part Number W10355051B) 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.
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 doing so.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
■Cooktop Scraper:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so.
■affresh® 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
■affresh® Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser:
Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
■affresh® 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
■affresh® 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
■affresh® 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.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
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