Amana ARTSC8651 Owner's Manual page 24

Care and Cleaning (cont'd)
Can I use
liquid
cleaners
on my stainless steel?
Just because a cleaner is a liquid
@ does not mean it is
nonabrasive. Many liquid cleansers
designed to be gentle on tile and
smoothtop ranges still damage stainless
steel. Cosmetic damage from using
non-recomlnended products is not
covered under warranty.
Ciear|ing Stainless Steel (some
models)
Stainless steel ranges have been factory finished for high shine and luster.
To maintain this quality appearance:
DO USE:
• Warm soapywaterfor routine
cleaning on a cool range.
• Dry with soft, clean cloth.
• For heavy soil, ONLY a stainless
steel cleaner designed for
kitchen appliance use.
DO NOT USE:
Abrasive powders or liquids
Citrus based cleaners
Ammonia
Steel wool pads
Abrasive cloths,
Oven cleansers,
Acidic or vinegar based cleaners
Citric Acid
To prevent damage to the
finish of your stainless
steel range, do not allow
mustard, tomato juice, marinara
sauce, or other citrus based sauces
or
products
to remain on stainless
steel surface. Citric acid
permanently
discolors stainless steel.
Damage to stainless steel finish due to improper use of cleaning
products, or using non-recommended cleaning products, is not covered
under warranty. For Amana recommended products, call our Consumer
Affairs division at (800) 843-0304.
Caring for the smoothtop
For routine cleaning, allow top to cool before cleansing. Wash surface with a dampened cloth and smoothtop cleaner
conditioner. Use another clean damp paper towel to wipe off the cleaner. Use a dry paper towel, buff the smoothtop to
make sure all the cleaner conditioner is removed. The smoothtop cleaner conditioner provides a thin layer of protective
polish that helps prevent scratching. Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad. For specific problems, see below.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMOVAL
Brown streaks Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing soiled
Normal cleansing (provided above).
and specks detergent water.
Clean area with smoothtop cleaner conditioner with
clean damp paper towel, nonabrasive nylon pad, or
Blackened, burnt Spatters or spillovers on a hot cooking area or scouring brush.
on spots accidental melting of plastic like a bread bag. If spot is not removed, on coot cooktop carefully scrape
area with a safety scraper held at a 30-degree angle.
Fine brown gray Course particles, like salt, become embedded in top
lines, fine if trapped under pan. Using abrasive cleaning Fine scratches are not removable but can be minimized
scratches or materials. Scratches from rough ceramic, glass, or by daily use of smoothtop cleaner conditioner.
abrasions ceramic coated cookware.
Smearing or Using too much smoothtop cleaner conditioner or Follow label instructions carefully. See Routine
streaking using a soiled dish cloth. Cleaning, above.
Remove marks before top is used again. If marks are
Metal or Sliding or scraping metal utensils across top. not removed by normal cleaning, use a safety scraper at
silver/gray marks a 30 ° angle and cooktop cleaner conditioner to carefully
scrape off the mark.
Turn control to LOW setting. Wipe up excess spill with
Pitting or flaking Boilovers of sugar syrup on a hot smoothtop can dry cloth. Allow top to cool and carefully scrape area
cause pitting if not removed immediately.
with a safety scraper held at a 30-degree angle.
Hard water spots
Condensation from cooking can cause minerals
found in water and acids in food to drip onto
smoothtop and cause gray deposits. Spots are often
so thin they appear to be in or under smoothtop.
Mix smoothtop cleaner conditioner with water and apply
thick paste to stained area. Scrub vigorously. If stain is
not removed, reappIy cleaner and repeat process
OR
make sure the surface is cool and put a small amount of
white vinegar on the spot and let it sit a few minutes.
Use a nonabrasive nylon pad and gently rub the spot.
Wipe off any excess with a damp paper towel, then dry.
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