Viking VIRT Use and Care Manual - Page 12

Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your rangetop must be kept clean and maintained properly. Before cleaning, make sure all controls are in the "OFF" position. Disconnect power if you are going to clean thoroughly with water. WARNING BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Make sure all controls are OFF and rangetop is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 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: Rub a few drops of a glass ceramic cream to the cool soiled area using a damp paper towel. 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. Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cleaning cream to the cool soiled area. 2. Using a damp paper towel, rub cream into burned on area. 3. Carefully scrape remaining soil with a razor scraper. Hold the scraper at a 30° angle against the ceramic surface. 4. If any soil remains, repeat the steps listed above. For additional protection, after all soil has been removed, polish the entire surface with the cleaning cream. 5. 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. Dishwashing detergents remove this protective coating and therefore make the glass ceramic top more susceptible to staining. Cleaning Problems on Glass Tops Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove Brown streaks and specks Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing soil laden detergent water. Use cleaning cream with clean Use a light application of cleaning cream with damp paper towel. a clean damp paper towel. Blackened burned on spots 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, non-abrasive 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. Fine brown/gray lines, fine scratches, or abrasions which have collected soil Coarse particles (salt, sugar) can get caught on the bottom of cookware and become embedded into top. Wipe the bottom of cookware before cooking. Clean top daily with cleaning cream. DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials Fine scratches are not removable but can be minimized by daily use of cleaning cream. Use of abrasive cleaning materials. Smearing or streaking Use of too much cleaning cream or use of a soiled dishcloth. Hard water spots Condensation from cooking may cause minerals found in water and acids to drip on glasstop and cause gray deposits. The spots are often so thin they appear to be in or the glasstop. 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. Make sure the bottom of utensils are dry before cooking. Daily use of cleaning cream will help keep top free from hard water mineral deposits and food discoloration. Mix cleaning cream with water and apply a thick paste to stained area. Scrub vigorously. If stain is not removed, reapply cleaner and repeat process. Also try cleaning procedure for smearing and streaking. 12