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For routine cleaning, allow top to cool before cleansing. Wash surface with a dampened cloth and smoothtop cleaner
conditioner. Use another clean damp paper towel to wipe off the cleaner. Use a dry paper towel, buff the smoothtop
to make sure all the cleaner conditioner is removed. The smoothtop cleaner conditioner provides a thin layer of
protective polish that helps prevent scratching. Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad.
Brown streaks and
Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing
specks
soiled detergent water.
Blackened, burnt
Spatters or spillovers on a hot cooking area or
on spots
accidental melting of plastic like a bread bag.
Fine brown gray
Course particles, like salt, become embedded
lines, fine
in top if trapped under pan. Using abrasive
scratches or
cleaning materials. Scratches from rough
abrasions
ceramic, glass, or ceramic coated cookware.
Smearing or
Using too much smoothtop cleaner conditioner
streaking
or using a soiled dish cloth.
Metal or silver/gray
Sliding or scraping metal utensils across top.
marks
Boilovers of sugar syrup on a hot smoothtop
Pitting or flaking
can cause pitting if not removed immediately.
Condensation from cooking can cause
minerals found in water and acids in food to
Hard water spots
drip onto smoothtop and cause gray deposits.
Spots are often so thin they appear to be in or
under smoothtop.
Amana's stainless steel appliances have been factory finished for high shine and luster. To maintain this quality
appearance:
DO USE:
•
Warm soapy water for routine
cleaning on a cool range.
•
Dry with soft, clean cloth.
•
For heavy soil, ONLY a
stainless steel cleaner designed
for kitchen appliance use.
Normal cleansing.
Clean area with smoothtop cleaner conditioner with clean damp
paper towel, nonabrasive nylon pad, or scouring brush.
If spot is not removed, on cool cooktop carefully scrape area with a
safety scraper held at a 30-degree angle.
Fine scratches are not removable but can be minimized by daily use
of smoothtop cleaner conditioner.
Follow label instructions carefully. See Routine Cleaning, above.
Remove marks before top is used again. If marks are not removed
by normal cleaning, use a safety scraper at a 30° angle and cooktop
cleaner conditioner to carefully scrape off the mark.
Turn control to LOW setting. Wipe up excess spill with dry cloth.
Allow top to cool and carefully scrape area with a safety scraper
held at a 30-degree angle.
Mix smoothtop cleaner conditioner with water and apply thick paste
to stained area. Scrub vigorously. If stain is not removed, reapply
cleaner and repeat process
OR
make sure the surface is cool and put a small amount of white
vinegar on the spot and let it sit a few minutes. Use a nonabrasive
nylon pad and gently rub the spot. Wipe off any excess with a damp
paper towel, then dry.
DO NOT USE:
•
Abrasive powders or liquids
•
Citrus based cleaners
•
Ammonia
•
Steel wool pads
•
Abrasive cloths,
•
Oven cleansers,
•
Acidic or vinegar based
To prevent damage to the
finish of your stainless
steel range, do not allow
mustard, tomato juice, marinara
sauce, or other citrus based sauces
or products to remain on stainless
steel surface. Citric acid permanently
discolors stainless steel.
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