GE PP962SMSS Use and Care Manual - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.  Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing.  Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board.  Do not place or store items on top of the glass cooktop surface when it is not in use.  Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and could cause burns.  Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may damage the cooktop and the pan.  Do not allow water, other liquids or grease to remain on the cooktop.  To minimize the possibility of burns, always be certain that the controls for all surface elements are at the off position and the entire glass surface is cool before attempting to clean the cooktop.  Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface element, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.  NOTE: We recommend that you avoid wiping any surface element areas until they have cooled and the indicator light has gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to this. Please see the Cleaning the Glass Cooktop section.  To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface, do not apply the cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot.  After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all the cleaning cream residue.  Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream labels.  Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned OFF.  Do not stand on the glass cooktop.  Do not operate the glass surface elements if the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop become broken.  Large scratches or impacts to glass cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass. Read and follow this Safety Information carefully. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4