Maintenance - Kenmore 790.4689 Series Use & Care Manual

General Care & Cleaning
Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance
Consistent and proper cleanlng is essentlal to malntalning your Ceramic glass cooktop
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on
the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff: with a non-abraslve cloth or no-
scratch cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a
protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal
markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately after
the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become
permanent if not removed prior to future use.
Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can marl< or scratch
the cooktop surface. Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop. Do not
use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen. Do not cook foods
directly on the cooktop surface without a pan. Do not drop heavy or hard objects on
the glass cooktop, because they may cause it to crack.
Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.
DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can
chemically damage the ceramic glass surface.
For light to moderate soil:
Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop. Use a paper towel
or use a non-abraslve plastic type no-scratch pad to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make
sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue. \.
For heavy, burned on soil: ......
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Apply a fewdrops ofCookTop® Cleaning Creme d rectly t otheso led a rea. R ub theso led
area using a non-abraslve plastic type no-scratch pad, applying pressure as needed. Do j."
not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose. ..'
If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a /'
30 degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils, then apply a few drops of cleaning
cream and buff: surface clean.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type scratch pad. Only use
cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktop.
Plastic or foods wlfh a high sugar content:
These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent
damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately. After turning the surface elements
OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as illustrated).
Do not use the foHowlng on the ceramic glass cookfop:
* Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon
pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difflcuff to clean.
" Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorlne bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners,
as they may etch or discolor the cooktop.
* Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they can leave soll or llnf on
the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration.
Special Caution for Aluminum Fall and Aluminum Cooking Utensils
* Aiumlnum fall
Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances.
" Aluminum utensils
Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals, care
must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used. Pans that boil dry may
permanently damage cooktop by breaking, fusing to, or marking it.
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