Kenmore 790.32092401 Use & Care Manual

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General Care & CleaningSealed Burner Models (somemodeJs)UnUikethe standard gas range, THIS COOKTOP mSNOT REMOVABLE, Do not attempt to remove or Uiftthe cooktop.Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning and MaintenanceCensistentand proper cleaning is essential te maintaining your ceramic glass ceektopPrior to using your cookto ) for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme (visit www, sears,com forreplacement cleaner) to the ceramic surface, Clean and buff with a paper towel or a 3M Scotch-Brite® Blue Multi-PurposeNo Scratch Scrub Sponge (see instructions below), This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking, The specialcooktop 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 metalmarkings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediatelyafter the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks canbecome permanent if not removed prior to future use.Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark orscratch the cooktop surface. Do not s_ide anything metal or gtass across thecooktop. Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in thekitchen. Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan. Donot drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop, or they may crack it.Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass CooktopBefore cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL,DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and canchemically damage the ceramic-glass surface. Do not use commercial oven cleaners on any part of the cooktop.Damage to the finish or parts could result.For light to moderate soil:Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or a 3M Scotch-Brite® BlueMulti-Purpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly,leaving no residue.For heavy, burned on soil:First, clean the surface as described above. Then, if soils remain, carefully scrapesoils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to thesurface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surfaceclean.Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use anyscrub pad other than a 3M Scotch-Brite® Blue Multi-Purpose No Scratch ScrubSponge.Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto theceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktopsurface) may occur if not removed immediately. After turning the surface ele-ments OFE use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrapethe soil from the hot surface (as illustrated). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use thesame method for heavy or burned on soils.14