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Care Information
To help keep cooktop clean, be sure
cooking area and cookware bottom are
clean and dry before each use.
To prevent possible damage to the
cooktop, always rinse the bottom of
cookware to completely remove any
cleaning agent residue. This is espe-
cially important when using a copper or
aluminum cleaner. In the presence of
heat, the cleaning residue may stain,
discolor or etch the smoothtop.
Carefully blot up spillovers around the
outside of the cooking area as they oc-
cur with dry paper towels. BE CARE-
FUL NOT TO BURN HANDS WHEN
WIPING UP SPILLS. DO NOT USE A
DAMP CLOTH WHICH MAY CAUSE
STEAM BURNS.
When surface is cool, clean as directed
in the chart.
DO NOT USE
the follow-
ing cleaning agents.
·
Abrasives (metal scouring pads,
cleansing powders, scouring clean-
ers or pads) will scratch the smooth-
top.
·
Chemicals (oven cleaners, chlorine
bleaches, rust removers or ammo-
nia) may damage the finish of the
smoothtop.
·
Glass cleaners containing ammonia
may harm the smoothtop.
·
Soiled cloth or sponge will leave an
invisible film on the cooktop which
may scratch or cause discoloration
the next time the cooktop is used.
IMPORTANT:
Watch sugary solutions
carefully to avoid boilovers.
If a sugar solution (such as jam, jelly,
candy) is allowed to boilover, it may pit
the smoothtop. Turn element to LOW
and clean sugary boilovers
immedi-
ately
.
Use a wooden spoon or a wooden-
handled metal spatula to scrape boil-
over to a cooler area of the cooktop or
use several layers of dry paper towels
to wipe up spillover. If a paper towel is
used, be careful to avoid steam burns.
Turn element off. When cool, use a
single-edge razor blade to scrape off
soil. Clean with Cooktop Cleaning
Creme, rinse and dry.
Daily cleaning,
light to moder-
ate stains.
Burned on or
heavy stains.
Brown or gray
stains from
HARD WATER
or metal marks.
Cooktop Cleaning
Creme. Liquid dishwash-
ing detergent. Paste of
baking soda and water.
Single-edge razor blade
such as Widget by Gil-
lette.
Cooktop Cleaning
Creme.
Gently apply with a soft cloth or a non
abrasive plastic brush, nylon or plastic
pad, or paper toweling, rinse completely
and dry.
When cooktop is cool, place edge of
single edge razor on cooktop at a 30
°
angle. Very
CAREFULLY
scrape off
soil. Clean remaining soil with Cooktop
Cleaning Creme.
Gently scour with creme to remove as
much as possible. Reapply paste, cover
with a damp cloth and let stand for 30
minutes. Scour with additional paste to
remove remaining stain. Rinse com-
pletely and dry.
Problem Solving Chart
Tiny scratches
or abrasions
Coarse particles (dust salt
and sand) between cook-
ware bottom and cooktop.
Incorrect cleaning materi-
als. Sliding glassware or
metal across top or using
cookware with rough bot-
toms.
Metal-marking
Brown streaks
and specks
Areas of discol-
oration with a
metallic sheen
Sliding or scraping metal
utensils or oven racks
across cooktop.
Boilovers, incorrect clean-
ing materials, used soiled
cloth or sponge, soiled
cookware.
Mineral deposits from wa-
ter and foods.
Tiny scratches are not removable and
do not affect cooking. In time, the
scratches will become smoother and
less visible. Be sure cookware bot-
toms and cooktop are clean before
use. Use cookware with a smooth,
non-scratching bottom. Do not slide
cookware across cooktop.
Do not slide metal object across cook-
top. Clean immediately with Cooktop
Cleaning Creme.
Remove boilovers before reusing the
cooktop. Use a clean cloth or sponge.
Be sure cookware, especially bot-
toms, are clean and dry.
Use cookware with bottoms that are
clean and dry. Use correct heat set-
ting to prevent boilovers.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
TO PREVENT
Pitting or flak-
ing.
Sugary
boilovers
from
sugar
syrups,
candy,
jams,
jellies,
dessert
sauces, etc.
Use correct heat setting and large
enough utensil. Watch cooking opera-
tion to prevent boilovers or spattering.
Cleaning Chart
CAUTION:
Before cleaning, be certain all elements are turned off and the
cooktop is cool. Use only cleaning agents recommended in the cleaning chart.
Other materials may damage the finish of the smoothtop.
CAUTION:
Do not use top if the smoothtop is cracked or broken or if metal
melts onto cooktop. Call an authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair the
cooktop yourself.
