Owner's Manual

General Care & Cleaning

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance

cleaning is essential t0 malntalning your Ceramic glass c0okt0p

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on

the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cieane b item number 40079). Buff: with a non-abraslve cloth or no-

scratch cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a

protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal

markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately

after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can

become permanent if not removed prior to future use.

Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or

scratch the cooktop surface. Do not slide anything metal or glass across the

cooktop. Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen.

Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan. Do not drop heavy

or hard objects on the glass cooktop, because they may cause it to crack.

Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

For light to moderate soil:

Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or use a non-abraslve plastic

type no-scratch pad to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue.

For heavy, burned on soil:

Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abraslve

plastic type no-scratch pad, applying pressure as needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other

purpose.

If soils remain, carefully scrape them with a metal razor blade scraper, holding

scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils, then apply a

few drops of cleaning cream and buff: surface clean.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an

abrasive type scratch pad. Only use cleaning products that have been specifically

designed for ceramic glass cooktop.

Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:

These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage

(such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately. After turning the surface elements OFF, use a

razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as illustrated). Allow the cooktop

to cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils.

Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop:

Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They

may scratch the cooktop, making it more difflcult to clean.

Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorlne bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they

may etch or discolor the cooktop.

Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they can leave soll or llnt on the

cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration.

Special Caution for Aluminum Foll and Aluminum Cooking Utensils

Alumlnum folk Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances.

Aluminum utensils: Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when

aluminum pots or pans are used. Pans that boil dry may permanently damage cooktop by breaking, fusing to, or marking it.