GE JBP87GD - Manual (Page 9)

Care of Your ceramic
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IT IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP THE GLASS
COOKTOP FREE FROM DiSCOLGRATiON BY PROPER
MAINTENANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUC­
TIONS, SINCE SOIL BUILD-UP IS THE ONLY CAUSE OF DIS­
COLORATION. THE GENERAL ELECTRIC WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER DISCOLORATION OF THE COOKTOP, OR
SCRATCHING OR OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER
CLEANERS.
Care ana uieaning
of Ceramic Cooktop
if not properly cared for, your
cerarniG cooktop can beGorne
stained and the original white
finish permanently discolored.
Since soii build-up is the only
cause of discoloration, spatters
and spills must be cleaned up
properly. Heavy build-up can cause
a yellow or brownish-grey glass
film even when the cooktop is
cool. However, the film is on the
surface only and can be removed.
To keep the ceramic cooktop look­
ing like new, follow these steps.
Before first using the ceramic
^cooktop, clean it with the Cieaner-
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Step 1: Simply put a small amount
of cleaner directly on the center of
each sunburst pattern. Clean with
a damp paper towel. Wipe off with
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dry. NOTE: Use the Cleaner-Condi­
tioner each day to remove all vis­
ible soil from the ceramic cooktop.
At least once a week, clean the
cooktop with Bar Keepers Friend®
Cleanser which is especially formu­
lated
for cleaning glass-ceramic
appliance tops and cookware.
Step 2: To use, apply Bar Keepers
Friend® to damp paper towel and
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Be sure cooking surface is cooled.
{For stubborn stains, apply a paste
of Bar Keepers Friend® and water.
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let stand for about 45 minutes.)
After using Bar Keepers Fr|end®,
always
clean with Cleaner-Condi­
tioner following directions in Step 1.
and Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser
is sold in many grocery, hardware,
and department stores.
For other specific soils or scratches,
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Ceramic Cooktop.” This chart gives
problems, causes, preventions, and
ways to best remove most stains.
Cooking Tips
® Do not leave plastic items on
cooking area.
9 Do not cook foods packaged
in their aluminum foil trays or
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ceramic. Foil can melt and fuse to
the
unit causing permanent
damage.
9 Keep bottom of utensil and
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dusty or sandy areas, wipe the
utensil and cooking surface to pre­
vent scratching the ceramic finish.
9 Wipe up spills and spatters when
cooktop is cool but before they
burn onto the surface. Be sure to
wipe area next to the unit you have
been using, in case food has spat-
9 Avoid scratching the cooktop
with rings or other jewelry.
9 During cooking, utensil lids col­
lect condensed steam, if con­
densation drips on the cooktop,
mineral deposits in the water or
food can stain the cooking sur­
face.
Lift utensil lids so con­
densation drips back into the uten­
sil instead of on the cooktop.
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MED or follow manufacturer’s di­
rections when using utensils made
of
the following materials; cast
iron, glass ceramic (pyroceram),
and stainless sieeL Also, enamel-
ware which under certain condi­
tions could melt and fuse to the
cooking panel when higher heats
are used. Manufacturers of glass
cooking utensils also recommend
using heats no higher than MED.
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Be careful to avoid steam burns on
your hand when wiping the cook­
top.
Safety Checklist
Be sure the cooking top and surrounding areas
are cool before touching or cleaning. Even if
cooking
surface has returned to its original
color, allow a few minutes for cooling.
1.^ When completely covered, the ceramic cooktop
can be used as a kitchen work surface. However,
be careful not to scratch the top with sharp ob­
jects or utensils that do not have smooth
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Never use the ceramic cooktop as a cutting
1/ Dried boilovers can cause permanent damage to
the ceramic cooktop. Take care to clean up boil­
overs promptly.
If the ceramic cooktop cracks or breaks, do not
use any part of it. Call your service technician
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