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PARTCLEANING MATERIALSGENERAL DIRECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return controls to cooktop,
Control knobsMild soap and watermaking sure to match flat area on the knob to the flat area on shaft. Do not place
in dishwasher.
Clean cooktop trim with damp cloth and soapy water. If necessary, clean with
Cooktop trimSoap and waternonabrasive cleaners or pads. Dry thoroughly when finished to avoid rusting. Do
not use harsh powders, oven cleaners, scouring pads, or steel wool.
SmoothtopSmoothtop cleaner conditionerFollow cleaning directions on package and below.
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For routine cleaning, allow top to cool before cleansing. Wash surface with a dampened cloth and smoothtop cleaner
conditioner. Use another clean damp paper towel to wipe off the cleaner. Use a dry paper towel, buff the smoothtop
to make sure all the cleaner conditioner is removed. The smoothtop cleaner conditioner provides a thin layer of
protective polish that helps prevent scratching. Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad. For specific problems,
see below.
PROBLEMCAUSEREMOVAL
Brown streaks andCleaning with sponge or cloth containing soiled
Normal cleansing (provided above).
specksdetergent water.
Clean area with smoothtop cleaner conditioner with
clean damp paper towel, nonabrasive nylon pad, or
Blackened, burnt onSpatters or spillovers on a hot cooking area or
scouring brush.
spotsaccidental melting of plastic like a bread bag.
If spot is not removed, on cool cooktop carefully scrape
area with a safety scraper held at a 30-degree angle.
Course particles, like salt, become embedded in
Fine brown gray lines,
top if trapped under pan. Using abrasiveFine scratches are not removable but can be minimized
fine scratches or
cleaning materials. Scratches from roughby daily use of smoothtop cleaner conditioner.
abrasions
ceramic, glass, or ceramic coated cookware.
Using too much smoothtop cleaner conditionerFollow label instructions carefully. See Routine
Smearing or streaking
or using a soiled dish cloth.Cleaning, above.
Metal or silver/grayRemove marks before top is used again. If marks are
marks, may appear tonot removed by normal cleaning, use a safety scraper at
Sliding or scraping metal utensils across top.
be in or undera 30 angle and cooktop cleaner conditioner to carefully
smoothopscrape off the mark.
Turn control to LOW setting long enough to soften
spilled material. Wipe up excess spill with dry cloth.
Boilovers of sugar syrup on a hot smoothtop can
Pitting or flakingAllow top to cool and carefully scrape area with a safety
cause pitting if not removed immediately.
scraper held at a 30-degree angle. Follow with routine
cleaning.
Mix smoothtop cleaner conditioner with water and apply
thick paste to stained area. Scrub vigorously. If stain is
Condensation from cooking can cause minerals
not removed, reapply cleaner and repeat process
found in water and acids in food to drip onto
OR
Hard water spotssmoothtop and cause gray deposits. Spots are
make sure the surface is cool and put a small amount of
often so thin they appear to be in or under
white vinegar on the spot and let it sit a few minutes.
smoothtop.
Use a nonabrasive nylon pad and gently rub the spot.
Wipe off any excess with a damp paper towel, then dry.
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