Whirlpool RC8600XB How to keep your cooktop looking like new, Part What to USE HOW to Clean

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

How to keep your cooktop looking like new

PART	WHAT TO USE	HOW TO CLEAN
Ceramic glass		DO NOT use steel wool, plastic cleaning
cooktop		pads, abrasive powdered cleansers,
		chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia,
		or glass cleaners with ammonia. They
		may damage the cooktop surface.
Light to	• Paper towel	Wipe as soon as Hot Surface Indicator
moderate soil	• Clean, damp sponge	Light goes off. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Heavy soil, dark	• Cooktop polishing	Rub into soil using damp paper towel.
streaks, specks,	creme†	Rinse and dry.
and discoloration	• Nonabrasive cleanser
Burned-on soils	• Cooktop polishing	Rub creme into soil using paper towel.
	creme†	Reapply creme to remaining spots. Hold
	• Razor scraper†	razor scraper as flat to surface as
		possible, scrape spots. Polish entire
		cooktop with creme and paper towel.
		Rinse and dry. Store razor blades out
		of reach of children.
Sugary spills	• Paper towel	Wipe while ceramic glass surface is
(jellies, candy	• Clean, damp sponge	warm. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
syrups)
Metal marks from	• Cooktop polishing	Before heating cooktop again, rub into
copper, aluminum	creme†	area using damp paper towel. Rinse
pans		and dry.
Tiny scratches or		To prevent scratches and abrasions,
abrasions		use the Cooktop Polishing Creme
		regularly. Scratches and abrasions
		do not affect cooking performance.
		After many cleanings, they will become
		less visible.

NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent streaking or staining.

†To obtain Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3191048) or a razor scraper (Part No. 3183488), call 1-800-253-1301 (in U.S.A.) or 1-800-461-5681 (in Canada) to order and follow the instructions and telephone prompts you hear.

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