LG LDE3015ST Owner's Manual - Page 39

MAINTENANCE ENGLISH CLEANING THE GLASS/CERAMIC COOKTOP (cont') Burned-On Residue To clean the glass/ceramic cooktop Step. 1 First remove any burnt-on deposits or spilled food from your glass/ceramic cooking surface with a suitable metal razor scraper (similar to scraping paint off of your windowpanes in your home - it will not damage the decorated cooking surface). Hold the scraper at approximately a 30° angle to the cooktop. NOTE: Do not use a dull or nicked blade. For your safety, please wear an oven mitt/pot holder while using the metal scraper. Step. 2 When the cooking surface has cooled down apply a few dabs (about the size of a dime)of an approved cleaner in each burner area and work the cleaning cream over the cooktop surface with a damp paper towel as if you were cleaning a window. NOTE: Approved cleaners Weiman CookTop Cleaning Cream (www.weiman. com) Cerama Bryte (www.ceramabryte.com) Golden Ventures Cerama Bryte Easy-Off 3 in 1 Glass Top Cleaner Spray (www.easyoff.us). Step. 3 As a final step, clean with clear water and wipe the cooktop surface with a clean, dry paper towel. IMPORTANT: If any sugar or food containing sugar (preserves, ketchup,tomato sauce,jellies,fudge,candy,syrups, chocolate,etc.),a plastic item or kitchen foil accidentally melts on the hot surface of your cooktop, remove the molten material IMMEDIATELY with a metal razor scraper (it will not damage the decorated cooking surface)while the cooking surface is still hot to avoid the risk of damage to the glass-ceramic surface.For your safety please wear an oven mitt/pot holder while cleaning the hot cooking surface. Metal Marks and Scratches 1. Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop.It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface.These marks are removable using the Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops. 2. If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry,the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop.This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent. CAUTION • Cookware with rough or uneven bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface. • Do not slide metal or glass across the cooktop surface. • Do not use cookware with any dirt build up on bottom. Cooktop Seal To clean the cooktop seal around the edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean with nonabrasive cleaners. CAUTION • Clean Cook-Top With Caution - If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. 39