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Genera[ Cleaning (continued)
Cooktop Cleaning° Coil Surface Element
A rod swings up to support
the top for cleaning under-
neath,
Models Only (continued)
To Raise the Top for Cleaning (some models}
1. Graspthe sidesand lift from the front. A lift-up rod will support the top in its raisedposition.
Only lift the top high enough to allow tile support rod to rest in place under the front of the
cooktop.
2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapywater.
3. Tolower the top, lift the top slightly and lower the rod. Lower the range top down into the
range frame.
When lowering the lift-up range top, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to
pinch fingers. DO NOT drop or bend the range top when raising or lowering. This could
damage the surface.
Cooktop Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models
Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils
1} Aluminum foil
Use of aluminum foil will damage tile cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances.
2) Aluminum utensils
Tile melting point of aluminum being much lower than that of other metals, (:aremust be taken when aluminum pots or pans
are used. If allowed to boil dr:?,not only will tile utensil be ruined, but also permanent damage in tile form of breakage, fusing
or marking may affect the ceramic glass surface.
Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on tile cooktop can cause metal
markings on tile cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately
after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can
become permanent if not removed prior to future use.
Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or
scratch the cooktop surface. Do not slide anything metal or glass acrossthe
cooktop. Do not useyour cooktop asacutting board or work surface in the
kitchen. Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan.
Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop, they may cause it to
crack.
Things to Remember
1. AVOID using bleach and don't use ammonia to clean tile ceramic surface.
2. Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas.
3. Never slide oven racks across cooktop surface. They may scratch or
metalmark the cooktop.
4. tf cooktop should break, do not use cooktop or attempt to clean it. Call
your authorized service technician immediately.
5. Never usea trivet or metal stand between the cooking utensil and the ceramic
cooktop. The ceramic surface may be scratched, metal marked or etched by
such items.
6. Sugary spills (:an cause pitting of your cooktop surface. Therefore, you must
begin cleaning the spills while the cooktop is still hot. Use caution when
following the steps below.
a) Turn off all surface units and remove all pans immediately.
b) Wearing an oven mitt, use a razor blade scraper to scrape the hot spill out
of the cooking zone to a cooler area on the cooktop.
c) Allow the cooktop to cool.
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