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CLEANING AND CARE
NORMAL DAILY USE CLEANING
CAUTION
Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure of the following:
1
Cooktop main power is turned OFF. (See section: COOKTOP
USE, TO TURN OFF THE COOKTOP.)
2
Controls are locked. (See section: CONTROL LOCK, TO
LOCK).
3
All of cooktop surface is cool.
Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed
for glass ceramic cooktops. Read and follow all instructions
and warnings on the cleaning cream label. A sample set of
CERAMA BRYTE
®
cooktop Cleaner and CERAMA BRYTE
®
Pad For Ceramic cooktops is supplied with your
cooktop.
Before using the cooktop, clean the cooktop with the cleaner
cream. To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface, do not
apply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot.
Do not wipe any heater areas until they have cooled, and the
hot surface indicator lights have gone off.
NOTE: Sugary spills and other products can damage the
ceramic glass surface. If dry sugar, sugar syrup, tomato products,
milk spills or heavily burned-on items occur on the surface
DURING heating, clean the glass surface immediately. See
section for details – SUGARY SPILLS, MILK, TOMATO-
BASED PRODUCTS, MELTED PLASTICS OR HEAVILY
BURNED ON RESIDUE.
1
Apply a few drops of cleaner cream to the cooktop that is
not hot.
2
Dampen clean paper towel and clean top.
3
Wipe off with another clean, damp paper towel, then wipe
dry.
NOTE:
• Make sure bottom of cookware and cooking area are clean
and dry before turning on the cooktop.
• Wipe up food spills and spatters before they burn on the
surface.
• Do not mix cleaning products. Mixtures may interact and
damage the surface.
SUGARY SPILLS, MILK, TOMATO-BASED
PRODUCTS, MELTED PLASTICS OR HEAVILY
BURNED ON RESIDUE
Sugary spills (jellies, fudge, candy, syrups etc.), milk, tomato-
based products, melted plastics or heavily burned-on residue
can cause pitting of the surface of your cooktop unless the spill
is removed while still hot. Damage from pitting is not covered
by warranty.
WARNING
USE SPECIAL CARE WHEN REMOVING
THESE SPILLS WHILE cooktop SURFACE IS HOT.
You must begin cleaning the spills while the cooktop is still hot.
1
Turn off all heaters and remove all pans immediately.
2
Wearing an oven mitt, use a razor blade scraper at a 30-degree
angle against the glass ceramic surface and scrape from hot
surface to a cooler area.
3
Remove the spills with paper towels.
NOTE:
• Do not use a dull or nicked blade. Be sure to use a new, sharp
razor scraper.
• Do not use the razor blade for daily cleaning as it may wear
the pattern on the glass.
If the ceramic glass surface of your cooktop is damaged by
pitting, it should be replaced.
METAL MARKS OR BURNED ON RESIDUE
Metal marks and burned on residue should be removed
immediately after the cooktop has cooled. Metal marks can
become permanent if not removed prior to future use.
1
Dampen a “scratchless” or “never scratch” pad that is safe for
non-stick cookware. The pattern and glass will be damaged
if the pad is not damp or is soiled or if another type of pad
is used. Apply a cleaner cream for glass ceramic cooktops.
2
Scrub to remove as much soil as possible.
3
Apply the cleaner cream over the soil, cover with a damp
paper towel and let stand 30 minutes to 1 hour. Keep moist
by covering the paper towel with plastic wrap.
4
Scrub again and wipe off with another clean, damp paper
towel. Then wipe dry.
NOTE:
• Do not use aluminum foil on the cooktop.
• If pots or pans of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil
dry, permanent damage may affect the ceramic glass surface.
• Do not slide pots and pans across the cooktop surface.
• Cookware with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the
cooktop surface.
• Do not use a dull or nicked blade. Be sure to use a new, sharp
razor scraper.
DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING TO CLEAN YOUR
UNIT
• Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine bleach as
these materials may stain the cooktop
• Caustic cleaners that may etch the surface
• Abrasive cleaners
• Metal scouring pads, scrub sponges and steel wool
• Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach
• Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40
DAMAGED COOKTOP
If the cooktop should crack or break, do not use or attempt to
clean it. Call 1-800-BE-SHARP for an authorized servicer.
