IKEA FLACKSTA Manual page 26

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CARE AND CLEANING
Cooktop Maintenance
Consistent and proper cleaning is essential
to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop.
time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning
cream (available in most hardware,
grocery, and department stores) to the
clean paper towel. This will make cleaning
easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop
on the glass to help prevent scratches and
abrasions.
Sliding pans on the cooktop can cause
metal markings on the cooktop surface.
These marks should be removed
immediately after the cooktop has cooled
using 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 mark or
scratch the cooktop surface.
Do not:
• Slide anything metal or glass across the
cooktop.
• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build
up on the bottom; always use clean
cookware.
• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or
work surface in the kitchen.
• Cook foods directly on the cooktop
surface without a pan.
• Drop heavy or hard objects on the
ceramic glass cooktop; they may cause it
to crack.
Figure 16: Cooktop care
Remove spills and any heavy soiling as
soon as possible. Regular cleaning will
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CAUTION
• Before cleaning any part of the
appliance, be sure all controls are turned
• If ammonia or appliance cleaners are
used, they must be removed and the
appliance must be thoroughly rinsed
before operating. Follow manufacturer's
instructions and provide adequate
ventilation.
Figure 17: Use cleaners with caution
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