Protecting the cooktop
Cleaning
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Clean the cooktop before using it for the first time.
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Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep your cooktop
looking good and can prevent damage.
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If a spillover occurs while you are 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.
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Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a
long period of time.
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Do not use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads which will scratch the
cooktop.
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Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia, or other cleansers not specifically
recommended for use on a glass-ceramic surface.
Preventing marks and scratches
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Do not use glass cookware. It may scratch the cooktop.
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Do not place a trivet or wok ring between the cooktop and the pan.
These items can mark or scratch the cooktop.
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Make sure the cooktop and the pan bottom are clean.
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Do not slide metal pans across the cooktop.
Preventing stains
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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 can result in a permanent stain.
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Preventing other damage
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Do not allow plastic, sugar, or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the
hot cooktop. Should this happen, clean immediately.
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Do not let a pan boil dry as this will damage the cooktop and the pan.
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Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or cutting board.
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Do not cook food directly on the cooktop. Always use the proper cookware.
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