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SMOOTHT()P
COOKTOP, if
equipped
To help keep cooktop clean, be sure cooking area and
When surface is cool, clean as directed in the chart on page
cookware bottom are clean and dry before each use.
19. DO NOT USE the following cleaning agents:
To prevent possible damage to the cooktop, always rinse the
• Abrasives (metal scouring pads, cleansing powders,
bottom of cookware to completely remove any cleaning
scouring cleaners or pads) will scratch the smoothtop.
agent residue. This is especially important when using a
• Chemicals
(oven cleaners,
chlorine
bleaches,
rust
copper or aluminum cleaner. In the presence of heat, the
removers or ammonia) may damage the finish of the
cleaning residue may stain, discolor or etch the smoothtop,
smoothtop.
• Glass cleaners containing
ammonia may harm the
Carefully blot up spillovers around the outside of the cooking
smoothtop.
area as they occur with dry paper towels. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO BURN HANDS WHEN WIPING UP SPILLS. DO
• Soiled cloth or sponge will leave an invisible film on the
NOT USE A DAMP CLOTH WHICH MAY CAUSE STEAM
cooktop which may scratch or cause discoloration the
BURNS.
next time the cooktop is used.
CAUTION: Do not use cooktop if the smoothtop is
IMPORTANT: Watch sugary solutions carefully to avoid
cracked, broken, or if metal melts onto the cooktop. Call
boilovers. If a sugar solution (such as jam, jelly, candy)
an authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair the
boils over, it may pitthe smoothtop. Turn elementto LOW
cooktop yourself,
and clean sugary boilovers immediately. See page 19 for
complete cleaning instructions.
Tiny scratches or
Coarse particles(dust,salt and
3iny scratchesarenot removableanddo not affect cooking.In
abrasions
sand) between cookware bottom
time, the scratcheswill become smootherand less visible. Be
and cooktop. Incorrect cleaning
sure cookwarebottomsand cooktopare clean beforeuse. Use
materials. Slidingglassware or meta_
cookware with a smooth, non-scratching bottom. Do not slide
across top or using cookwarewith
cookware across cooktop.
rough bottoms.
Metal-marking
Sliding or scraping metal utensilsor
De not slide metal object across cooktop. When cool, clean
oven racks across cooktop,
with Cooktop Cleaning Creme.
,
,
,
,
,
,
Brown streaks and
Boil0vers,incorrect cleaning
Remove boilovers before reusing the cooktop. Use a clean
specks
materials, used soiled cloth or
cloth or sponge. Be sure cookware, especially bottoms, are
sponge, soiled cookware,
clean anddry.
Areas of discoloration
Mineral depositsfrom water and
Use cookwarewith bottomsthat are clean and dry. Use correct
with a metallicsheen
foods,
heat setting t° prevent boilovers.
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Pitting or flaking.
Sugary boiloversfrom sugar syrups,
Use correct heat setting and large enough utensil. Watch
candy,jams, jellies, dessert sauces,
cooking operationto prevent boilovers or spattering.
etc.
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