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care & cleaning
• Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper
towels, as they can leave soil or lint on the
cooktop which can burn and cause Special
caution for aluminum Foil and aluminum
cooking utensils
•
aluminum foil
Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not
use under any circumstances.
•
aluminum utensils
Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower
than that of other metals, care must be taken when
aluminum pots or pans are used. Pans that boil dry
may permanently damage cooktop by breaking, fusing
to, or marking it.
cleaning recommendations For tHe
CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP (CONTINUED)
Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:
These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled
or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent
damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur
if not removed
immediately
. After turning the surface
elements OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula
with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as
illustrated). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use the same
method for heavy or burned on soils.
do not use the following on the ceramic glass
cooktop:
• Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads,
such as metal and some nylon pads. They may
scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to
clean.
• Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine
bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may
etch or discolor the cooktop.
care and cleaning oF stainless steel
Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior
parts. Special care and cleaning are
required
for
maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Refer
to the
general care & cleaning
table for detailed
cleaning instructions.
caution
Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are
cool
before replacing the oven light bulb. Do not
turn the oven light on during a self-cleaning cycle. High
temperature will reduce lamp life.
Halogen
Light Bulb
Lift up and pull out.
rePlacing tHe Halogen oven ligHt
The oven lights will automatically turn ON when the
oven door is opened. The oven lights may also be
manually operated by pressing the pad.
The oven light bulb is covered with a glass shield. The
glass shield can be removed to be cleaned manually or
to change oven light. THIS GLASS SHIELD MUST BE IN
PLACE WHENEVER THE OVEN IS IN USE.
To Replace the Light Bulb:
1. Turn the power off at the main source.
2. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against
possible broken glass.
3. To remove the glass shield, lift up on side and use
force to pull shield out.
4. Replace halogen light appliance bulb taking care not
to touch the bulb with your bare fingers. Touching
bulb with your skin can leave a film on the bulb that
causes it to burn out quickly.
5. Replace glass shield in opposite order and manner
of removal.
