• Make sure bottomsof cookpotsare alwaysclean and dry. (Soilfrom the cookpot
bottomcan be transferredto the cooktopsurface.) Before usingcookpoteon the
glass-ceramiccooktopfor the first time, and pedodically as needed, clean the
bottomswith scouringpads or othercleansers. Rinseand dry thoroughly.
• Make it a practice to wipecooktopsurface witha clean damp cloth or paper towel
before eachuse; drythoroughly.Invisible spatters,dustspecks,cleansersorwater
can cause stainsthat appear after unit is heated. A spongeor dishclothwhich is
notclean willleave film and soil ladendetergentwater whichmay cause stainson
surface after area is heated.
• When frying, use a spatter shieldto reduce spattering.
• Use correctcontrolsettingsand cookwarelargeenoughto holdfood and liquidto
preventbelieversand splattering.
• If a bad spillover occurswhilecooking,spillsmaybe cleanedfromthecooktopwhile
it is hotto preventa toughcleaningchorelater. Using extremecare, wipe with a
clean damp towel, Be careful to avoidburnsfrom steam or handstouchingthe hot
cooktop.
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