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Care & cleaning, Warning, Caution – FRIGIDAIRE 318203624 User Manual

Page 12: Care and cleaning of stainless steel, Important

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care & cleaning

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-

abrasive 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-

abrasive plastic type no-scratch pad, applying pressure

as needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the

cooktop for any other purpose.

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 difficult to

clean.

• Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine

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 soil or lint on the

cooktop which can burn and cause special

caution for aluminum Foil and aluminum

cooking utensils

Warning

do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop.

The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can

chemically damage the ceramic glass surface.

caution

Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are

turned to oFF and the cooktop is COOL.

aluminum foil

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.

care and cleaning of stainless steel

Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior

parts. Special care and cleaning are required for

maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Refer

to the general care & cleaning table for detailed

cleaning instructions.

imPortant

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.

If soils remain, carefully scrape soils 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.

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.