Viking VECU5301 Use and Care Manual - Page 11

CHleadnliinnge & Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your cooktop must be kept clean. Make sure all controls are in the "OFF" position. Glass Ceramic Top Cleaning of glass ceramic tops is different from cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass ceramic top, follow these basic steps: For normal, light soil: 1. Rub a few drops of a glass ceramic cleaning cream to the cool soiled area using a damp paper towel. 2. Wipe until all soil and cream are removed. Frequent cleaning leaves a protective coating which is essential in preventing scratches and abrasions. For heavy, burned soil: 1. Rub a few drops of glass ceramic cleaning cream to the cool soiled area using a damp paper towel. 2. Carefully scrape remaining soil with a single-edged razor blade. Hold the blade at a 30º angle against the ceramic surface. 3. If any soil remains, repeat the steps above. For additional protection, after all soil has been removed, polish the entire surface with the cleaning cream. 4. Buff with a dry paper towel. As the cleaning cream cleans, it leaves a protective coating on the glass surface. This coating helps to prevent build-up of mineral deposits (water spots) and will make future cleaning easier. Note: Dishwashing detergents remove this protective coating and therefore, make the glass ceramic top more susceptible to staining. Cleaning Problems on Glass Ceramic Top Problem Brown streaks and specks Blackened burned on spots Fine brown/gray lines, fine scratches, or abrasions which have collected soil Smearing or streaking Cause To Prevent To Remove Cleaning with sponge or Use cleaning Use a light application of cleaning cream cloth containing soil laden cream with with a clean damp paper towel. detergent water. clean damp paper towel. Spatters or spillovers onto a hot cooking area or accidental melting of a plastic film, such as a bread bag. Wipe all spillovers as soon as it is safe and DO NOT put plastic items on a warm cooking area. Clean area with cleaning cream and a damp paper towel, nonabrasive nylon pad or scouring brush. If burn-on is not removed, cool cooktop, and carefully scrape area with a single- edged razor blade held at a 30° angle. Coarse particles (salt, sugar) can get caught on the bottom of cookware and become embedded into top. Use of abrasive cleaning materials. Wipe the bottom of cookware before cooking. Clean top daily with cleaning cream. DO NOT use ceramic or ceramic coated cookware. Fine scratches are not removable but can be minimized by daily use of cleaning cream. Scratches from rough ceramic glass, or ceramic coated cookware. Use of too much cleaning cream or use of a soiled dishcloth. Use a small amount of cream. Rinse thoroughly before drying. Use only paper towels or nylon scrub pad or brush. Dampen paper towel with a mixture of vinegar and water and wipe surface. Wipe area with damp paper towel or lint free cloth. 11