Operating instructions

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CARE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Caring for your cooktop is easy and its beauty will be preserved if you follow a few simple maintenance
techniques described in this section. Additionally some special cleaning methods are also described.
Supplies
The following items will be useful in the maintenance of your glass surface.
Paper towels, sponge or cloth (avoid using soiled wipers)
Razor blade scraper (supplied with cooktop)
Nonmetallic scouring pads (i.e.: Tuffy)
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General cleaners (i.e.: Vinegar, Bon Ami)
Mild soap or detergent
The following will be useful in maintaining the stainless steel surface.
Clean damp cloth
Stainless steel cleaner/polish (i.e.: 3M Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish)
Mild soap or detergent
Cleaners To Avoid
These type cleaners can discolor, scratch, stain, mark or etch the glass or stainless steel.
Glass cleaners containing chlorine bleach or ammonia.
Caustic cleaners, such as oven cleaners.
Abrasive cleaners (i.e.: metal scouring pads, Scotch Brite sponges, S.O.S. pads)
Powder or liquid cleaners containing chlorine bleach or abrasives/cleaners.
Flammable cleaners.
General Cleaning Methods
Glass surface  Use a clean soapy sponge, paper towel or cloth to wipe off greasy spatters.
Rinse and wipe dry. Use vinegar if smudges are present. Use a clean paper towel with a small
amount of Cleaninto the glass surface, let dry and buff with a
clean dry towel.
Stainless steel  Caution: Always wipe in the direction of brushed finish grain, side to side, to
avoid cross scratching surface. Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads. Using a mild soap
solution, wipe with clean cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry. Use a stainless steel cleaner on a paper
towel to protect the surface.
Plastic knobs  Using a mild soap solution, wipe with a clean cloth or sponge, rinse and dry. To
remove knob for cleaning, grip and pull off. To aid removal, grip with a rubber jar cap removal
pad or insert a piece of paper behind knob and pull knob off. Wipe knob and dry. Do not soak or
put in dishwasher.
CAUTION: UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED CLEAN SURFACE ONLY WHEN COOL.