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24_ Surface cooking
PROTECTING THE SMOOTHTOP SURFACE
Cleaning
Clean the cooktop before using it for the first time.•
Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep your cooktop looking good and can •
prevent damage.
If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is •
hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe the spill with a clean dry
towel.
Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time.•
Do not• use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads, which will scratch the cooktop.
Do not• use chlorine bleach, ammonia, or other cleansers not specifically recommended for use
on a glass-ceramic surface.
Preventing marks and scratches
Do not use glass cookware. It may scratch the cooktop.•
Do not• place a trivet or wok ring between the cooktop and the pan. These items can mark or
scratch the cooktop.
Make sure the cooktop and the pan bottom are clean.•
Do not• slide metal pans across the cooktop.
Preventing stains
Do not• use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to clean the cooktop surface. A film will remain, which
may cause stains on the cooking surface after the area is heated.
Continuously cooking on a soiled surface may/will result in a permanent stain.•
Preventing other damage
Do not allow plastic, sugar, or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop. •
Should this happen, clean immediately.
Do not let a pan boil dry as this will damage the cooktop. and the pan.•
Do not• use the cooktop as a work surface or cutting board.
Do not• cook food directly on the cooktop without the proper cookware.
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