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Care and Cleaning
Radiant Surface Units
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a
smooth glass surface.
Do not store heavy items above the cooktop. If they drop
onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for
the first time. The odor is caused by the heating of new
parts and insulating materials, and will disappear in a
short time.
On models with a white glass cooktop, it is normal for
the surface to appear discolored when it is hot. This is
temporary and will disappear as the glass cools.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain the
selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface
on the glass surface when the surface is cool.
Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using the
cleaning cream or full-strength white vinegar.
Window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the
cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this discolora-
tion.
Daily Cleaning
WARNING: Be sure electrical power is off and all sur-
faces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
Use only a recommended cleaning cream, such as the
Cerama Brite brand or the Cooktop Cleaning Cream
brand, on the glass cooktop.
To maintain and protect the surface of the glass cooktop,
follow these steps:
•
Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it
with cleaning cream. This helps protect the top and
makes cleanup easier.
•
Clean the surface with cleaning cream after each
use.
•
Rub a few drops (less is better) of the cleaning
cream onto soiled areas using a damp paper towel.
Buff with a dry paper towel until all soil and cream
are removed.
SURFACE
COOKING
OFF CENTER
DRAGGING
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass. The glass is scratch resistant,
not scratch proof.
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