PROTECTING THE SMOOTHTOP SURFACE
Cleaning
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Clean the cooktop before using it for the first time.
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Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep your cooktop looking good and can
prevent damage.
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If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is
hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe the spill with a clean dry
towel.
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Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time.
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Do not use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads, which will scratch the cooktop.
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Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia, or other cleansers not specifically recommended for use
on a glass-ceramic surface.
Preventing marks and scratches
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Do not use glass cookware. They may scratch the cooktop.
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Do not place a trivet or wok ring between the cooktop and the pan. These items can mark or
scratch the cooktop.
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Make sure the cooktop and the pan bottom are clean.
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Do not slide metal pans across the cooktop.
Preventing stains
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Do not 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.
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Continuously cooking on a soiled surface may/will result in a permanent stain.
Preventing other damage
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Do not allow plastic, sugar, or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop.
Should this happen, clean immediately.
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Do not let a pan boil dry as this will damage the cooktop. and the pan.
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Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or cutting board.
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Do not cook food directly on the cooktop without the proper cookware.
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