Kenmore 43645 Use, Care, Safety Manual page 10

GLASS.CERAMIC COOKTOP CLEANING
Cleaning of glass.ceramic cooktop is different
fro_ cleaning a S_andard porcelain finish.
To maintain and protect the su_'iace of your new
glass-ceramic ceoktop follow these basic steps.
DAULY CLEANUNG:
Use only Cook Top Cleaning Creme®on Glass-Ceramic,
For norrna_ light soih
1. Rub a small amount of Cook Top Cleaning Creme®
onto soiled area using a dry paper towel. Wipe until
all soil and creme are removed. Frequent cleaning
leaves a protective coating which is essential in
preventing scratches and abrasions.
2. Clean surface with Cook Top Cleaning Creme®after
each use.
For heavy, burned,on soil:
1. Apply a few drops of Cook Top Cleaning Creme® to
the cool, soiled area.
2. Using a dry paper towel, rub creme into the burned-
on area.
3. Carefully scrape remaining soil with razor scraper°
Hold 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 Cook Top Cleaning
Creme®_
HOTE: Using a razor scraper will not damage the sur-
face if the 30 ° angle is maintained. DO HOT
use a du_ or nicked razor bRade on your
cooktop. Store the razor scraper out of
reach of ch_mdren.
SPECIAL CARE:
Sugar spills (such as jellies, fudge, candy syrups) or
melted plastic can cause pitting of the surface of your
cooktop unless the spill is removed while still hot.
$pec_a_ care should be _ake,_ wher_ removing hot
substances, Follow these instructions carefully and
remove soil while spill is still hot.
1. Turn off all cooking zones affected by the spill.
Remove hot utensils.
2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor scraper at a 30°
angle to the cooktop and scrape hot spill to a cool
area outside the cooking zone.
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With the spill in a cool area, use a dry paper towel to
remove any excess. Any spill remaining should be
left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled° Do
not continue to use the soiled cooking zone until all
of the spill has been removed. Follow the steps
under Heavy Soil to continue the cleaning process. '
GEHERAL JNFORMATnOH:
As the Cook Top Cleaning Creme® cleans, it leaves a
protective coating on the cooktop surface_ This coating
helps prevent buildup of mineral deposits (water spots)
and wilt make future cleaning easier. Dishwasher deter-
gents remove this protective coating and therefore make
the cooktop more susceptible to staining.
PRECAUT_OHS:
iVlostcleaners contain ammonia, chemicals and abra-
sives which can damage the surface of your cooktop.
Use onRy the Cook Top Ciean_ng C_ertr=e® for
proper cleaning and protection of you_" glass-
ceramic surface,
If you stide aluminum or copper cookware across the
surface of your cooktop, they may leave metal mark*
Ings which appear as scratches. If this should
happen, use the razor scraper and Cook Top Clean.
ing Creme® to remove these markings. Failure to
remove this residue immediately may leave perma-
nent marks.
If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper, or
enamel are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may bond
with the glass-ceramic and leave a black discolora-
tion. This should be removed immediately before
heating again orthe discoloration may be permanent.
Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film
on the cooktop. Cook Top Cleaning Creme® will
remove this discoloration.
Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using
Cook Top Cleaning Creme® or full strength white
vinegar.
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