Whirlpool RC8700EDB Use and Care Guide - Page 20

CERAMIC SURFACE UNITS Caring for ceramic surface units This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open-coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating. Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability. The Cooktop Polishing Creme (see ordering information on page 21), a razor scraper, and paper towels or a sponge are all you need to clean your cooktop. For proper cleaning methods, please review "Cleaning tips" on pages 21. Follow them after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look. To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions: • Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm. Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs. • Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board. • Do not allow anything that could melt (such as plastic or aluminum foil) to come in contact with the surface while it is hot. • Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers. The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely. • Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive, powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia, or glass cleaning products with ammonia. These could damage the cooktop surface. • Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful with heavy skillets. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. 20