Cooktop Care; General Cleaning - Amana AEC6540KFB Use & Care Manual

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
Cookware Characteristics
Aluminum
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Cast iron
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Ceramic or
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ceramic glass
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Copper
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Earthenware
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Porcelain enamel-
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on-steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel
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COOKTOP CARE

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF
and the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first
unless otherwise noted. When cleaning the cooktop with
electronic controls, lock the controls. See the "Control Lock"
section.
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.
Cleaning Method:
Soap and water:
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Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
Do not place knobs in dishwasher.
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Heats quickly and evenly.
Suitable for all types of cooking
Medium or heavy thickness is best
for most cooking tasks.
Heats slowly and evenly.
Good for browning and frying
Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Heats slowly, but unevenly.
Ideal results on low-to-medium heat
settings
Heats very quickly and evenly.
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Use on low heat settings.
See stainless steel or cast iron.
Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or
copper on stainless steel provides
even heating.
CERAMIC GLASS
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive
powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or ammonia.
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry
thoroughly to avoid streaking and staining.
affresh Cooktop Cleaner (Part Number W10355051B) is
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recommended for regular use to help avoid scratches, pitting
and abrasions, and to condition the cooktop. It may be ordered
as an accessory. See the "Assistance or Service" section to
order.
A Cooktop Scraper (Part Number WA906B) is also
recommended for stubborn soils and can be ordered as an
accessory. See the "Assistance or Service" section to order.
The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades
out of the reach of children.
Light to moderate soil
Paper towels or clean, damp sponge:
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Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear
oven mitts while doing so.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
Cooktop Scraper:
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Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear
oven mitts while doing so.
affresh Cooktop Cleaner and clean, damp paper towel:
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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
affresh Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser:
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Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
affresh Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Scraper:
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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
affresh Cooktop Cleaner:
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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
affresh ® Cooktop Cleaner:
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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.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine
bleach, rust remover, or ammonia because damage may occur.
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