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 to ceramic glass, do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to avoid streaking and staining.
Cooktop Polishing Creme 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” to order.
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” to order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of children.
Cleaning Method:
Light to moderate soil
■Paper towels or clean damp sponge
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
■Cooktop Scraper:
Scrape sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so.
■Cooktop Polishing Creme 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 Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser:
Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
■Cooktop Polishing Creme 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 Polishing Creme:
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 Polishing Creme:
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.
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.
■When replacing knobs, make sure they are in the OFF position.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
■Liquid detergent or
■Vinegar for hard water spots.
DOWNDRAFT VENTILATION SYSTEM
A
C
B
D
A. Vent grille
B. Plenum chamber
C. Removable grease filter
D. Ceramic glass top
Vent Grille
Cleaning Method:
■Grasp the opening and lift the vent grille of the cooktop.
■Wipe clean or wash in sink:
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser
■Dishwasher:
Use mild detergent.
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