Viking 5 Series User Manual page 12

Cleaning and Maintenance
Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your
rangetop must be kept clean and maintained properly. Before cleaning, make sure all controls are in the "OFF" position. Disconnect power if you
are going to clean thoroughly with water.
Glass Ceramic Top
Cleaning of glass ceramic tops is diff erent from cleaning a standard porcelain fi nish. To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass
ceramic top, follow these basic steps:
For normal light soil:
Rub a few drops of a glass ceramic cream to the cool soiled area using a damp paper towel. Wipe until all soil and cream are removed. Frequent
cleaning leaves a protective coating which is essential in preventing scratches and abrasions.
For heavy, burned soil:
1. Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cleaning cream to the cool soiled area.
2. Using a damp paper towel, rub cream into burned on area.
3. Carefully scrape remaining soil with a razor scraper. Hold the scraper at a 30° angle against the ceramic surface.
4. If any soil remains, repeat the steps listed above. For additional protection, after all soil has been removed, polish the entire surface with the
cleaning cream.
5. Buff with a dry paper towel. As the cleaning cream cleans, it leaves a protective coating on the glass surface. This coating helps to prevent
build-up of mineral deposits (water spots) and will make future cleaning easier. Dishwashing detergents remove this protective coating and
therefore make the glass ceramic top more susceptible to staining.
Problem Cause
Brown streaks and Cleaning with sponge or cloth
specks containing soil laden detergent
water.
Blackened burned on Spatters or spillovers onto a hot
spots cooking area or accidental melting
of a plastic fi lm, such as a bread
bag.
Fine brown/gray lines, Coarse particles (salt, sugar) can
fi ne scratches, or get caught on the bottom of
abrasions which have cookware and become embedded
collected soil into top.
Use of abrasive cleaning materials.
Smearing or streaking Use of too much cleaning cream
or use of a soiled dishcloth.
Hard water spots Condensation from cooking may
cause minerals found in water
and acids to drip on glasstop and
cause gray deposits. The spots are
often so thin they appear to be in
or the glasstop.
WARNI NG
BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Make sure all controls are OFF and rangetop is COOL
before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or
electrical shock
Cleaning Problems on Glass Tops
To Prevent
Use cleaning cream with clean
damp paper towel.
Wipe all spillovers as soon as it
is safe and DO NOT put plastic
items on a warm cooking area.
Wipe the bottom of cookware
before cooking. Clean top daily
with cleaning cream. DO NOT
use abrasive cleaning materials
Use a small amount of cream.
Rinse thoroughly before
drying. Use only paper towels
or nylon scrub pad or brush.
Make sure the bottom of
utensils are dry before cooking.
Daily use of cleaning cream will
help keep top free from hard
water mineral deposits and
food discoloration.
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To Remove
Use a light application of cleaning cream with
a clean damp paper towel.
Clean area with cleaning cream and a damp
paper towel, non-abrasive nylon pad or
scouring brush. If burn-on is not removed,
cool cooktop, and carefully scrape area with a
single- edged razor blade held at a 30° angle.
Fine scratches are not removable but can be
minimized by daily use of cleaning cream.
Dampen paper towel with a mixture of
vinegar and water and wipe surface.
Wipe area with damp paper towel or lint free
cloth.
Mix cleaning cream with water and apply a
thick paste to stained area. Scrub vigorously.
If stain is not removed, reapply cleaner and
repeat process. Also try cleaning procedure
for smearing and streaking.