Kenmore 9991 Use and Care Guide - Page 17

To Clean the Cooktop Glass Thecooktopisdesignedto makecleaningeasier.Cleanupasreeasywhenspilloverasre cleanedup immediatelyT. oclean,wipewith a clean,dampclothandwipe dry. Correct and consistent leaning is essential to maintaining your heat-resistant glass top. Spills and spatters should be wiped up using a clean paper towel and sudsy water. This should be clone either as soon as possible after the spill occurs, after cooking is completed, or at the latest, before using the cooktop again. Use caution if the cooktop is hot. For heavy spills, spatter or burned-on materials, use a razor blade scraper. Hold the razor blade scraper at a 30 ° angle and remove food spills or burned on food residue. Finish the cleaning process by applying a recommended heat-resistant glass cooktop cleaning cream. Apply cleaner with clean, clamp paper towel. Rinse with a paper towel dampened with clean water and wipe dry. Always wipe the cooktop thoroughly to avoid heating any cleaner residue. General Cleaning FEATURE OVERVIEW o Cooktop Cleaning DO NOT us a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic- glass surface. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF. Do not use commercial oven cleaners on any part of the cooktop. Damage to the finish or parts could result. Things to Remember 1. Avoid using bleach and do not use ammonia to clean the 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. If cooktop should break, do not use cooktop or attempt to clean it. Call your Sears Service Center immediately. 5. Never use rivet or metal stand between the cooking utensil and the ceramic cooktop. The ceramic surface may be scratched, metalmarked or etched by such items. 6. Sugary spills can 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 to scrape the hot spill out of the cooking to cooler area on the cooktop. c) Allow the cooktop to cool. zone Use and Care of Glass Surface iiiiiii!!:iii Fine "Brown lines" (tiny scratches or abrasions which have collected soil). Metalmarking (mark or black marks), Brown streaks and specks, Coarse particles (salt, sand, sugar or grit) between bottom of cookware and cooktop that are not removed before cooking. Using incorrect cleaning materials. Clean cooktop after every use. Use cleaner cream daily. Sliding or scraping metal utensils or oven shelves across cooktop, Do not slide cookware across cooktop, Tiny scratches are not removable. They can be minimized by continual use of cleaner cream. Such scratches do not affect cooking. Apply cleaner cream with dampened paper towel to cooled surface Cleaning with a sponge or dishcloth that has been used for other kitchen tasks, Use cleaner cream with clean, damp paper towel, Use a small amount of cleaner cream with clean, damp paper towel. 17