Whirlpool RS386PXE important safety instructions Caring For Your Range, Cleaning tips

CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions:

•Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm. Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs.

•Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

•Do not allow anything that may melt (such as plastic or aluminum foil) to come in contact with the surface while it is hot.

•Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers. The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely.

•Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia, or glass cleaning products with ammonia. These could damage the cooktop surface.

•Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful with heavy skillets. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

Cleaning tips

What to use:

•Cooktop Polishing Creme (included with your range) with paper towel or clean, damp sponge –This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container.

•Razor scraper –Use to remove cooked-on soils from your ceramic cooktop. To avoid scratches, keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible. Store razor blades out of reach of children.

Steps to follow:

1.Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light(s) go off.

2.For stubborn spills, rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked-on soil using a paper towel. If some soil remains, leave some creme on the spot(s) and follow Step 3.

3.Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper.

4.Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel.

Additional tips:

•Remove dark streaks, specks, and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing Creme.

•Remove metal marks (from copper or aluminum pans) with Cooktop Polishing Creme before heating the cooktop again. If heated before cleaning, metal marks may not come off.

•Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking. In time, these will become less visible as a result of cleaning. To prevent scratches and abrasions, use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly.

•Nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge can be used as an alternative method for removing cooked-on soils. Always rinse and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining.

To order the Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477) or a razor scraper (Part No. 3183488), call 1-800-253-1301. You will hear a recording. Follow the steps to place an order.

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