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Tips to Protect the
Smoothtop Surface
C_eaning (see page 21 for more information]
, Before first use, dean the cooktop.
, Cban your cooktop daiiy or after each use. This will keep
your cooktop Hookinggood and can prevent damage.
, Hfa spiHover occurs wNe cooking, immediateiy dean the
spill from the cooking area wMb it is hot to prevent a tough
cbaning chore Hater.Using extreme care, wipe spill with a
dean dry' towel
, Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the
cooktop trim for a bng period of time.
, Never use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads
which will scratch the cooktop.
, Never use chlorine bleach, ammonia or other cleansers not
specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic.
To Prevent Marks & Scratches
° Do not use glass pans. They may scratch the surface.
, Never place a trivet or wok ring between the surface and
pan. These items can mark or etch the top.
, Do not slide aluminum pans across a hot surface. The pans
may leave marks which need to be removed promptly. (See
Cleaning, page 21.}
, Make sure the surface and the pan bottom are clean before
turning on to prevent scratches.
, To prevent scratching or damage to the glass-ceramic top,
do not leave sugar, salt or fats on the cooking area. Wipe
the cooktop surface with a clean cloth or paper towel
before using.
, Never slide heavy metal pans across the surface since
these may scratch.
To Prevent Stains
, Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to clean the
cooktop surface. A film will remain which may cause stains
on the cooking surface after the area is heated.
, Continuously cooking on a soiled surface may/will result in
a permanent stain.
To Prevent Other Damage
, Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with high sugar content
to melt onto the hot cooktop. Should this happen, clean
immediately. (See Cleaning, page 21.}
, Never let a pan boil dry as this will damage the surface and
pan.
° Never use cooktop as a work surface or cutting board.
, Never cook food directly on the surface.
, Do not use a small pan on a large element. Not only does
this waste energy, but it can also result in spillovers burning
onto the cooking area which requires extra cleaning.
, Do not use non-fiat specialty items that are oversized or
uneven such as round bottom woks, rippled bottom and/or
oversized canners and griddles.
, Do not use foil or foil-type containers. Foil may melt onto
the glass. If metal melts on the cooktop, do not use. Caii an
authorized Maytag Servicer.
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