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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. ALWAYS follow
label instructions on cleaning products.
Use soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge unless otherwise noted.
CLEANING COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, DO NOT use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, DO NOT soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
DO NOT remove seals under knobs.
Soap and water: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
Dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CLEANING CERAMIC GLASS
To avoid damage to the cooktop, DO NOT use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust
remover or ammonia.
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to avoid streaking and staining.
Light to Moderate Soil
Paper towels or clean damp sponge.
Sugary Spills (Jellies, Candy, Syrup)
Cooktop Scraper: Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so.
Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel: Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub
creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Heavy Soil, Dark Streaks, Specks and Discoloration
Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser: Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft
cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-On Soil
Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper: Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper
as flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and
paper towel.
Metal Marks from Aluminum and Copper
Cooktop Polishing Creme: Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into surface with a
damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally
disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable.
Tiny Scratches and Abrasions
Cooktop Polishing Creme: Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing
until white film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after many
cleanings become less noticeable.
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