Solid Disc Elements - Magic Chef 86HS-1 Use And Care Manual

USING YOUR SOLID DISC COOKTOP
WARNING:
BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN ALL ELEMENTS ARE TURNED OFF AN DTHE COOKTOP AND ELE-
MENTS ARE COOL.
SOLID ELEMENTS
• For light soil: Use powdered To remove discoloration: Use a clean
Thebodyofthesolidelementismadeof cleansers such as Bon Ami, Bar- cloth and apply a small amount of a
cast iron.Over a periodof time, the ele- keepers Friend,Ajax, Comet, or soft non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner
merit may lose its dark luster. This is scrubbing cleansers. Rinse thor- such as Shiny Sinks, Barkeepers
normalandwill notaffectitsheatingper- oughly. Heat element on a medium Friend,Zud,or Stainless Cleaner*. Rub
formance, setting for a few minutesuntilcom- lightly to remove stains and discolora-
pletelydry. tions. For more difficult discoloration,
applystainlesssteelcleaner to ring.Let
stand5 minutes, then rublightlywith a
soft cloth. Rinse thoroughlyand wipe
• For heavy soil or rust: Use soapy dry. Heatelement onmediumsettingfor
scouring pads such as S.O.S. or a few minutesuntil completelydry.
Brillo, a scouring pad such as
Scotch-Brite,or a brush with scour-
ing powders.To facilitatethe clean-
*Stainless Cleaner may be purchasedfrom your
ing process,first warm the element local dealer o rauthorized servicer.
ona lowsetting.Rinsethoroughlyaf-
ter cleaning.Heat element on a me-
dium setting for a few minutes until
GLASS COOKTOP
TO PREVENT RUSTING: completelydry. (if equipped)
DO NOT use wet pans or leave pan The temperedglass cooktop will with-
bottom wet. Moisture could cause stand temperaturechanges while cook-
corrosion and will not allow your • To maintain original matte black ing.Althoughimpactresistant,treatthis
pans to heat properly, appearance of the solid element: glass cooktopwith the same care you
Apply Agent Restorer* (whichwas wouldany glass material.
packaged with your cooktop) spar-
ingly to a lukewarmelement. Wipe,
with the applicator provided or a • Wipeupspillsimmediatelywithadry
clean sponge or cloth, in a circular cloth.Clean glass cooktopafter sur-
motiontoevenlydistributeRestorer. face has cooled.After cleaning,heat
Turn elementon a medium-highset- elementon mediumsettingfor a few
ting for 3 to 5 minutes to burn off ex- minutes until completely dry.
J cess. Some smoke will occur. This is
DO NOT place steamed pan lids normal and non-toxic. When smok-
over elements, ing stops, turn element off. • For normal daily cleaning, wipe with
a damp sponge or cloth. Use glass
___--_ When element is cool, remove ex- cleaners to remove smudges and
.-_ _- cess cleaner from the element with a stains. Buff with a clean dry cloth or
-_ S clean cloth, paper towel.
*Agent Restorer may be purchased from your
Iocal d ealerorauthorizedservicer. • For more difficult to remove food
stains, use non-abrasive cleansers,
dishwashing liquids or a paste of
water and baking soda. Rinse and
_ STAINLESS STEEL dry thoroughly.
SEAL RING
The ring aroundthe element prevents
food spills from runningunder the ele- • Do not use any cleanersnot recom-
o For normal cleaning: Wipe the ele- ment. Made from stainless steel, the mended for use on glass.
ment with a damp cloth. Heat ele- ringwillchangetoagoldcolorwhenthe
ment on a medium setting for a few element is heated. This removable dis-
minutes until completely dry. coloration is a normal characteristic of
stainless steel and may occur whenever
the solid element is heated on a high
setting.
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