Manual

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all oontrols are off and
the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested
first unless otherwise noted.
To help make periodic cleaning easier, do not allow basin(s) to fill
with grease.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
may affect the finish.
• Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or non-abrasive scrubbing
pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
CONTROL KNOBS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
• Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
COIL ELEMENT (on some models)
Your range is designed for ease of cleaning. Most cleaning can
be done with soap and water or other mild household cleaners.
Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will keep it
looking and operating like new.
DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners on the exterior.
Coil element removal/replacement
The coil elements are self-cleaning. Any spillage will burn off.
However, removal of large pieces of food or excess oil is
recommended to prevent smoking.
DO NOT IMMERSE COIL ELEMENTS IN WATER.
NOTE: Drip bowls reflect heat back to cookware placed on the
coil elements. They also help catch spills. When they are kept
clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer.
Removing a coil element
• Make sure all coil elements are turned off and cool before
removing coil elements and drip bowls.
• Lift the edge of the element, opposite the receptacle, just
enough to clear the drip bowl.
• Pull the element straight away from the receptacle.
• Lift out the drip bowl.
Replacing a coil element
• Make sure all coil elements are turned off before replacing
elements and drip bowls.
• Line up openings in the drip bowl with the coil element
receptacle.
• Hold the element as level as possible with the terminal just
started into the receptacle. Gently push the element terminal
into the receptacle.
• When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will
go, push down the edge of the element opposite the
receptacle.
CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to prevent streaking and staining.
Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help
prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the
cooktop
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils. The
Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of
the reach of children.
Steps to follow:
• Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or
clean, damp cloth as soon as Hot Surface indicator light(s) go
off.
• Carefully scrape off any burnt-on food with a razor blade
scraper.
• Rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked-on soil using a
paper towel. If some soil remains, leave some creme on the
spot(s) and follow the steps mentioned in the bullet above.
• Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing
Creme and a paper towel.
Additional tips:
• Remove dark streaks, specks and discoloration with Cooktop
Polishing Creme after the cooktop has cooled.
• Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking. In time,
these will become less visible as a result of regular use of
Cooktop Polishing Creme.
To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions:
• Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop.
• To remove spills from hot elements:
Turn OFF the element:
Remove sugary spills with razor scraper while the cooktop is
still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so.
Clean elements with Cooktop Polishing Creme after it has
cooled down.
Remove heavy or sugary spills IMMEDIATELY from hot
elements following the procedure given above. Sugar spills
and soils (such as jams, jellies and candy syrups) can cause
pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic
surface is still warm.
• Do not allow anything that may melt (such as plastic,
aluminum foil) to come in contact with the surface while it is
hot.
• Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
• Do not use steel wool, abrasive powdered cleansers,
abrasive cleaning pads, chlorine bleach, rust remover,
ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammonia. These
could damage the cooktop surface.
• Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop can crack it.
• Be careful with heavy skillets. Do not store jars or cans above
the cooktop.
• Lift pots and pans onto and off the cooktop. Sliding metal
pans on the glass ceramic cooktop surface may leave marks.
• Remove metal marks from copper or aluminum pans with
Cooktop Polishing Creme before heating the cooktop again.
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally
disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable.
If heated before cleaning, metal marks may not come off.
• Using a pan with a nicked or scratched bottom may damage
the glass ceramic cooktop.
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