Whirlpool RF396PCY Range User Manual


 
Personal InJury Hazard
l When removing heavy or sugary spills from
the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts.
l Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot
cooktop. The cleaner may produce hazard-
ous fumes or damage the cooktop.
l Do not use the range if the cooktop is
cracked or broken.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in personal injury.
To avoid damaglng the cooktop. follow
these Instructions:
l Remove sugary spills before cooktop cools
to prevent pitting.
l DO NOT USE THE COOKTOP AS A
CUTTING BOARD.
l Do not allow anything that may melt (such
as plastic or aluminum foil) to come in
contact with the surface while it is hot.
l Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook
popcorn that comes in prepackaged alumi-
num containers. The container can leave
aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot
be completely removed.
l 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.
l Dropping heavy or hard objects on the
cooktop can crack it. Be careful with heavy
skillets. Do not store jars or cans above the
cooktop.
Cleaning tips
What to use:
l Cooktop Polishing Creme with paper towel
or clean, damp spong+lncluded with your
@.!his crerne has been developed especially
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cleaning and protecting your cooklop. When
using, follow instructions on container.
l Razor scraper-Use to remove cooked-on soils
from your ceramic cooktop. Razor blades will
not scratch your cooktop. Store razor blades
out of reach of children.
NOTE: For more information on using the razor
scraper, see back of scraper package.
steps to follow:
1. Most spills can be wiped off easily using a
paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon
as Hot Surface Indicator Light(s) go off.
2. Rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked-on
soil using a paper towel. if some soil remains,
leave some creme on the spot(s) and follow
step 3.
3. Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper.
4. Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cook-
top Polishing Crerne and a paper towel.
Additional tips:
l Sugar spills and rolls (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.
l Remove dark streaks, specks and dlscolora-
tlon with Cooktop Polishing Creme.
l Remove metal marks (from copper or alumi-
num pans) with Cooktop Polishing Creme
before heating the cooktop again. If heated
before cleaning, metal marks may not come off.
l Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect
cooking. In time, these will become less visible
as a result of cleaning. To prevent scratches
and abrasions, use Cooktop Polishing Creme
regularly.
l Nonabraslve cleanser with damp paper
towel or sponge can be used as an alternative
method for removing cooked-on soils. Always
rinse and dly your cooktop thoroughly after
using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining.
l Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry
before using.
l Avoid spillovers. Use pans with tall sides.
l Do not cook food directly on ceramic cooktop.
To obtain order information for Cooktop
Polishing Crerns (Part No. 3184477) or razor
scraper (Part No. 3183488). write to:
Whirlpool Corporation
Attention: Customer Service Dept.
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1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPorte, IN 46350
OR
Call l-800-253-1301 to order. You must have a
major credit card to order by phone.
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