USING YOUR SOLID DISC COOKTOP
WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAINALL ELEMENTSARE TURNEDOFF ANDTHE COOKTOP AND ELE-
MENTS ARE COOL.
SOLID ELEMENTS • For light soil: Use powdered To remove discoloration: Use a clean
Thebodyofthesolidelementismadeof cleansers such as Bon Ami, Bar- cloth and apply a small amountof a
castiron.Overa periodoftime,the ele- keepersFriend,Ajax,Comet,orsoft non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner
merit may lose its dark luster. This is scrubbing cleansers. Rinse thor- such as Shiny Sinks, Barkeepers
normalandwillnotaffectitsheatingper- oughly. Heat element on a medium Friend,Zud,orStainlessCleaner*.Rub
formance, setting for a few minutesuntilcom- lightly to remove stains and discolora-
pletelydry. tions. For more difficultdiscoloration,
applystainlesssteelcleaner toring.Let
stand5 minutes, then rublightlywith a
soft cloth. Rinse thoroughlyand wipe
• For heavy soil or rust: Use soapy dry.Heatelementonmediumsettingfor
scouring pads such as S.O.S. or a few minutesuntilcompletelydry.
Brillo, a scouring pad such as
Scotch-Brite,or a brushwithscour-
ing powders.To facilitatethe clean- *Stainless Cleaner maybe purchasedfrom your
ing process,first warm the element localdealerorauthorizedservicer.
ona lowsetting.Rinsethoroughlyaf-
ter cleaning.Heat elementon a me-
diumsettingfor a few minutes until GLASS COOKTOP
TO PREVENT RUSTING: completelydry. (ifequipped)
DO NOT usewet pans or leave pan The temperedglass cooktop will with-
bottom wet. Moisture could cause standtemperaturechangeswhilecook-
corrosion and will not allow your • To maintain original matte black ing.Althoughimpactresistant,treatthis
pans to heatproperly, appearance of the solid element: glass cooktopwiththe same care you
Apply Agent Restorer* (whichwas wouldanyglass material.
packaged with your cooktop)spar-
inglyto a lukewarmelement. Wipe,
with the applicator provided or a • Wipeupspillsimmediatelywithadry
clean sponge or cloth, in a circular cloth.Clean glass cooktopaftersur-
motiontoevenlydistributeRestorer. face hascooled.After cleaning,heat
Turn elementona medium-highset- elementon mediumsettingfora few
ting for 3 to 5 minutes to burn off ex- minutes until completely dry.
J cess. Some smoke will occur. This is
DO NOT place steamed pan lids normal and non-toxic. When smok-
over elements, ingstops, turn element off. • For normal daily cleaning, wipe with
a damp sponge or cloth. Use glass
___--_ When element is cool, remove ex- cleaners to remove smudges and
.-_ _- cess cleaner from the element with a stains. Buff with a clean dry cloth or
-_ S clean cloth, paper towel.
*AgentRestorer maybepurchased fromyour
Iocaldealerorauthorizedservicer. • For more difficult to remove food
stains, use non-abrasive cleansers,
dishwashing liquids or a paste of
water and baking soda. Rinse and
_ STAINLESS STEEL dry thoroughly.
SEAL RING
The ring aroundthe element prevents
food spills from runningunder the ele- • Donotuse anycleanersnotrecom-
o For normal cleaning: Wipe the ele- ment. Made from stainless steel, the mended for use on glass.
ment with a damp cloth. Heat ele- ringwillchangetoagoldcolorwhenthe
ment on a medium setting for a few element is heated. This removable dis-
minutes until completely dry. coloration is a normal characteristic of
stainlesssteel and mayoccurwhenever
the solid element is heated on a high
setting.
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