Section Five: Care and Maintenance
GENERAL CARE
CONTROL KNOBS
To Remove: Turn the control knob to the OFF position and pull up.
OFF | OFF |
Glass | Porcelain Enamel |
| or |
| Stainless Steel |
CONTROL KNOBS
To Replace: Hold the knob with the OFF position up, so that the control knob stem opening on the underside of the knob aligns with stem. Push knob down. Do not force the knob onto the stem.
To clean, see Cleaning Chart, “PLAS- TIC,” Page 25. Do not soak knobs.
COOKTOP FINISH
Glass
GLASS COOKTOP
The glass on your cooktop has been fully tempered to withstand the sud- den temperature changes it will ex- perience during cooking. It is also highly impact resistant. Treat this glass with the normal care you would give any glass material. To clean, see Cleaning Chart, “GLASS,” Page 24.
PORCELAIN ENAMEL
PORCELAIN ENAMEL COOKTOP
The porcelain enamel finish of the burner plate (C) and the cooktop are acid resistant, but not acid proof. Acid foods, such as citric juices, tomatoes, rhubarb, vinegar, alcohol or milk, should be wiped up immediately. If not removed, they may affect the porcelain finish. Use a paper towel or dry cloth on warm surfaces.
Other food soils can be wiped up with warm soapy water after the cooktop has cooled. Rinse and wipe dry. To clean, see Cleaning Chart, “PORCELAIN ENAMEL,” Page 25. See "Stainless Steel" info on Page 25.
DO NOT CLEAN ANY REMOVABLE COOKTOP PARTS IN ANY
When cleaning various parts of the cooktop:
1.Use the mildest cleaning procedure that will do the job efficiently and effectively. Some cleaners of the same type are harsher than others. Try a small area first.
2.Use only clean soft cloths, paper towels, and
3.Any part of this appliance can be cleaned with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water after every cleaning operation.
4.Always wipe dry to avoid water marks.
The chart on the following page gives directions for cleaning the various parts of the cooktop.
CLEANING CHART
BRAND NAMES
The use of brand names is intended only to indicate a type of cleaner. This does not constitute an endorse- ment. The omission of any brand name cleaner does not imply its ad- equacy or inadequacy. Many prod- ucts are regional in distribution and can be found in the supermarkets.
It is imperative that all products be used in strict accordance with in- structions on the package.
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