MAINTENANCE

Heavy, Burned-On Residue

Glass surface—potential for

1.Allow the cooktop to cool.

2.Use the included single-edge razor blade scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the soil. It will be necessary to apply pressure to the included razor scraper in order to remove the residue.

Note: Do not use a dull or nicked blade.

permanent damage.

Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy, syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still hot.

Special care should be taken when removing hot substances. Be sure to use a new, sharp razor scraper.

Do not use a dull or nicked blade.

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3.After scraping with the included razor scraper, spread a few drops of Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned residue area. Use the included Cleaning Pad to remove any remaining residue.

4.For additional protection, after all residue has been removed, polish the entire surface with included Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel.

Metal Marks and Scratches

1.Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks are removable using the Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner or included cleaner with the Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops.

2.If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop. This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent.

WARNING

Carefully check the bottoms of pans for roughness that would scratch the cooktop.

Cooktop Seal

To clean the cooktop seal around the edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean with nonabrasive cleaners.

Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic1.Turn off all surface units. Remove hot pans.2.Wearing an oven mitt:

a.Use a single-edge razor blade scraper to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop.

b.Remove the spill with paper towels.

3.Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled.

4.Don’t use the surface units again until all of the residue has been completely removed.

Note: If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass will have to be replaced. In this case, service will be necessary.

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