General Care & Cleaning - Kenmore Electric Cooktop Use & Care Manual

General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic
Glass Cooktop
If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor
blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to
the surface. Reapply CookTop® Cleaning Creme and buff
surface clean.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop
may occur if you use an abrasive type scratch pad. Only use
cleaning products that have been specifically designed for
ceramic glass cooktop.
Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:
These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled
or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent
damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur
if not removed immediately. After turning the surface
elements OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula
with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as
illustrated). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use the same
method for heavy or burned on soils.
Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop:
• Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such
as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the
cooktop, making it more difficult to clean.
• Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach,
ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor
the cooktop.
• Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they
can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and
cause discoloration.
Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking
Utensils
• Aluminum foil
Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not
use under any circumstances.
• Aluminum utensils
Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than
that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum
pots or pans are used. Pans that boil dry may perma-
nently damage cooktop by breaking, fusing to, or mark-
ing it.
Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some
models)
Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior
parts. Special care and cleaning are required for maintain-
ing the appearance of stainless parts. Refer to the General
Care & Cleaning table for detailed cleaning instructions.
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