KitchenAid KECC562GBL Use and Care Manual - Page 13

Caring for Your Cooktop How to keep your cooktop looking like new Your cooktop is designed for easy care. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, you should keep the surface dust free and soil free before heating. Use the Cooktop Polishing Creme, included with your range, to clean and maintain the cooktop. PART Ceramic glass cooktop Light to moderate soil Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks, and discoloration Burned-on soils Sugary spills (jellies, candy syrups) Metal marks from copper, aluminum pans Tiny scratches or abrasions WHAT TO USE • Paper towel • Clean, damp sponge • Cooktop Polishing Creme† • Nonabrasive cleanser • Cooktop Polishing Creme† • Razor scraper in a holder • Paper towel • Clean, damp sponge HOW TO CLEAN DO NOT use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia, or glass cleaners with ammonia. They may damage the cooktop surface. Wipe as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light goes off. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Rub into soil using damp paper towel. Rinse and dry. Rub creme into soil using paper towel. Reapply creme to remaining spots. Hold razor scraper as flat to surface as possible, scrape spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel. Rinse and dry. Store razor blades out of reach of children. Wipe while ceramic glass surface is warm. Rinse thoroughly and dry. • Cooktop Polishing Creme† • Cooktop Polishing Creme† Before heating cooktop again, rub into area using damp paper towel. Rinse and dry. To prevent scratches and abrasions, use the Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance. After many cleanings, they will become less visible. NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent streaking or staining. †To order additional Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477), call 1-800-422-1230 (in U.S.A.) or 1-800-461-5681 (in Canada). You will hear a recording. Follow the steps to place an order. 13