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Electric smoothtop cooktop
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PART
CLEANING MATERIALS
Control knobs
Cooktop trim
Smoothtop
Smoothtop cleaner conditioner
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. For specific problems,
see below.
PROBLEM
Brown streaks and
Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing soiled
specks
detergent water.
Blackened, burnt on
Spatters or spillovers on a hot cooking area or
spots
accidental melting of plastic like a bread bag.
Course particles, like salt, become embedded in
Fine brown gray lines,
top if trapped under pan. Using abrasive
fine scratches or
cleaning materials. Scratches from rough
abrasions
ceramic, glass, or ceramic coated cookware.
Using too much smoothtop cleaner conditioner
Smearing or streaking
or using a soiled dish cloth.
Metal or silver/gray
marks, may appear to
Sliding or scraping metal utensils across top.
be in or under
smoothop
Boilovers of sugar syrup on a hot smoothtop can
Pitting or flaking
cause pitting if not removed immediately.
Condensation from cooking can cause minerals
found in water and acids in food to drip onto
Hard water spots
smoothtop and cause gray deposits. Spots are
often so thin they appear to be in or under
smoothtop.
SUGGESTED
Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return controls to cooktop,
Mild soap and water
making sure to match flat area on the knob to the flat area on shaft. Do not place
in dishwasher.
Clean cooktop trim with damp cloth and soapy water. If necessary, clean with
Soap and water
nonabrasive cleaners or pads. Dry thoroughly when finished to avoid rusting. Do
not use harsh powders, oven cleaners, scouring pads, or steel wool.
Follow cleaning directions on package and below.
CAUSE
GENERAL DIRECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Normal cleansing (provided above).
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 long enough to soften
spilled material. 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. Follow with routine
cleaning.
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.
REMOVAL

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