Care And Cleaning; Ceramic Glass Surface - Maytag CRE9800 User Manual

CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING- Before cleaning, be certain all the
elements are turned off and the range is cool.
Ceramic Glass Surface
(select models)
To help keep cooktop clean, be sure cooking area
and cookware bottom are clean and dry before
each use.
Clean your ceramic glass surface after each use.
Carefully blot up spitlovers around the outside of
the cooking area as they occur with dry paper
towels. Be careful not to burn hands when
wiping up spills. Do not use a damp cloth which
may cause steam burns.
To prevent possible damage to the cooktop, always
rinse the bottom of cookware to completely remove
any cleaning agent residue. This is especially
important when using a copper or aluminum
cleaner. In the presence of heat, the cleaning
residue may stain, discolor or etch the ceramic
glass surface.
When the surface is cool, clean as directed in the
cleaning chart on page 23. Only use the cleaning
agents recommended in the chart. Other materials
may damage the finish of the cooktop.
Do not use the following cleaning agents:
* Abrasives (metal scouring pads, cleansing
powders, scouring cleaners or pads) will scratch
the cooktop.
° Chemicals {oven cleaners, chlorine bleaches,
rust removers or ammonia) may damage the
finish of the cooktop.
• Glass cleaners which contain ammonia may
harm the cooktop.
• Soiled cloths or sponges wil! leave an invisible
film on the cooktop. Grit and soil in these items
may also scratch the surface.
Do not slide metal items (utensils, oven racks, etc.)
across the surface of the cooktop to prevent metal
marks. If metal marks do occur, they can be
removed by using the Elco Cooktop Cleaning
Creme as recommended on the cleaning chart.
Tips to Protect the Cooktop
Do not allow utensils to boil dry. This could cause
permanent damage to the cooktop.
To prevent scratches and abrasions on the ceramic
glass cooktop:
• Do not leave coarse particles (sugar, salt. sand,
soil, etc.) or shortening and other fats on the
cooktop.
• Be sure the bottoms ofcookware are clean before
use. Do not use glass or ceramic utensils. Select
cookware with a smooth, nonscratching bottom.
• Do not slide cookware across the top of the
eooktop.
. Do not allow plastics, aluminum foil, or foods
with a high sugar content on a warm or hot
cooking area. They will melt and adhere to the
ceramic glass cooktop. The cooktop may chip or
pit in attempting to remove them after ttrey arc
cool. Remove these items immediately with a
wooden handled stainless steel spatula or a
single-edge razor blade held with a potholder.
Clean any remaining residue with Elco Cooktop
Cleaning Creme after the surface has cooled.
• Do not use any sharp objects to clean between
the edge of the ceramic glass and the porcelain
cooktop frame. The ceramic glass is held in
position by a gasket that could be damaged by
sharp objects.
CAUTION: If metal melts onto the ceramic glass
surface, do not use the cooktop. Cal! an
authorized service technician. Do not attempt to
repair the cooktop yourself.
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