11ENGLISHCleaning the CooktopCAUTIONBe sure electrical power is off and all surfaces arecool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.Apply a small amount of ceramic cooktop cleaningcrème on a daily basis. It provides a protectivefilm that makes it easy to remove waterspots or food spatters. The temperature of the cookingsurface reduces the protective qualities of thiscleaner over time.It must be reapplied before each use. Use a cleancloth and apply cooktop cleaning crème to removedust or metal marks that can occur on the counterlevel surface between uses.CONTROL KNOBSPull up to remove the knob using a towel forleverage. Wipe with hot, soapy cloth, rinse and dry.Do not soak!FRAME(Stainless steel models)Always wipe with the grain when cleaning. Formoderate/ heavy soil, use BonAmi ® or Soft Scrub ® (nobleach).Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.DAILY CLEANING TECHNIQUESClean the surface when it is completely cool with thefollowing exception.Remove these soilsimmediately with therazor blade scraper: Dry sugar Sugar syrup Tomato products MilkDAILY CLEANINGWipe off spatters with a clean, damp cloth; use whitevinegar if smudge remains; rinse.Apply a small amount of the Cooktop CleaningCrème.When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel orcloth.CAUTIONDo not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while thesurface is hot; use only the razor blade scraper. Theresulting fumes can be hazardous to your health.Heating the cleaner can chemically attack anddamage the surface.RECOMMENDED CLEANERSUse only a small amount; apply to a clean paper towelor cloth. Wipe on the surface and buff with a clean drytowel. BonAmi® :Rinse and dry. Soft Scrub® (without bleach):Rinse and dry. White vinegar:Rinse and dry. Razor blade scraperPackaged with cooktop.Note: The recommended cleaners indicate a type ofcleaner and do not constitute an endorsement.AVOID THESE CLEANERS Glass cleaners which contain ammoniac orchlorine bleachThese ingredients may permanently etch or stain thecooktop. Caustic cleanersOven cleaners such as Easy Off ® may etch thecooktop surface. Abrasive cleanersMetal scouring pads and scrub sponges such asScotch Brite can scratch and/or leave metal marks.Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can scratchthe surface. Powdery cleanersContaining chlorine bleach can permanently stain thecooktop. Flammable cleanersSuch as lighter fluid or WD-40.a Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Crème (PN A302):®CLEANING THE COOKTOPDAILY CLEANINGWipe off spatters with a clean, damp cloth. use whitevinegar if smudges remain, then rinse. Apply a smallamount of the Dacro Cooktop Cleaning Crème.When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel orcloth.