Whirlpool RC8900XA Use & Care Manual page 21

Cleaning the ceramic cooktop
The ceramic cooktop module is designed for
easy care. However, ceramic cooktops need
to be maintained differently than standard
electric open-coil elements. Foods spilled
directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on
open-coil elements. Because of this, the
surface should be dust-free and soil-free
before heating.
Personal Injury Hazard
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When removing heavy or sugary spills
from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts
to prevent burns.
Your cooktop has been prepolished at the
factory for improved protection and
cleanability. The Cooktop Polishing Creme
(included with your unit), paper towels or a
sponge, and a razor scraper is all you need to
clean your cooktop. For proper cleaning
methods, please review "Cleaning tips" on
page 22. Follow them after each use to
ensure top performance and to preserve that
uniquely elegant look.
. Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot
cooktop. The cleaner may produce
hazardous fumes or damage the
cooktop.
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Do not use the cooktop if cracked or
broken.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in personal injury.
To avoid damaging the cooktop,
follow these instructions:
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Remove sugary spills before cooktop
cools to prevent pitting.
. Do not use the cooktop as a cutting
board.
. Do not allow anything that may melt
(such as plastic or aluminum foil) to
come in contact with the surface while
it is hot.
B Do not use the ceramic cooktop to
cook popcorn that comes in prepack-
aged aluminum containers. The
container can leave aluminum marks
on the cooktop that cannot be re-
moved completely.
'1 Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning
pads, abrasive powdered cleansers,
chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammo-
nia or glass cleaning products with
ammonia. These could damage the
cooktop surface.
4 Dropping heavy or hard objects on the
cooktop can crack it. Be careful with
heavy skillets. Do not store jars or
cans above the cooktop.
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