Cleaningthe glass cooktop, ge.comControl Lock PadAs a convenience, you can lock theentire cooktop at any time when it isnot in use or beti)re cleaning.i,ocking the cooktop will preventsurtace elements fl'om being turnedon accidentlv.Begin by locking the cooktop; seethe Locking the Cooktop section. Usethe same cleaning methods as thosedescribed for the glass-ceramic top.Clean your cooktop aftereach spill Use ceramiccooktop cleaner.Normal Daily Use CleaningONLY use ceramic (ooktop cleaner onthe glass (ooktop. Other creams ma_ notbe as eflectixe.To maintain and protect the surface ofyore" glass cooktop, tollow these steps:[] Before using the cooktop forthe fi_t time, clean it with ceramiccooktop cleane_: This helps protectthe top and makes cleanup easier:[] Daily tlse of ceramic cooktopcleaner will help kee I) the cooktoplooking new.[] Shake the cleanim,_ cream well.Apply a few drops of ceramiccooktop cleaner directly to thecooktop.[] Use a paper towel or cleaning padfi)r ceramic cooktops to clean theentire cooktop sm_i_ce,[] Use a dry cloth or paper towelto remove all cleaning residue,No need to rinse,NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOTheat the cooktop until it has been cleanedthoroughl>ii iUse a cleaning pad for ceramiccooktops.Burned-On ResidueWARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surfacemay occur if you use scrub pads other than thepad included with your cooktop.[] Allow the cooktop to cool.[] Spread a few drops of ceramiccooktop cleaner on the entireburned residue area.[] Using the included cleanim*pad fin" ceramic cooktops, Hfl) theresidue area, ali ,))lxing, I)ressm'eas needed.[] If any residue remains repeat thesteps listed aboxe as needed.[] For additional protection, after allresidue has been remoxed, polishthe entire surface with ceramiccooktop cleaner and a paper towel.The ceramic cooktop scraperand all recommended suppfies areavailable through our Parts Center.See instructions under "To OrderParts" section on next page.NOTE:Do not use a dull ornicked blade.Heavy, Burned-On Residue[] Allow the (ooktop to cool.[] Use a single-edge razor bladescraper at approximately a 45 °angle against the glass surfitceand scrape the soil, It will benecessary to apply pressm'e tothe razor scraper in order toremove the residue.[] After scraping with the razorscrape*, spread a few drops of(erami( (ooktop (leaner on theentire bm'ned residue m'ea. Use the[]cleaning pad to remove anyremaining residue.For additional protection,after all residue has beenremoved, polish the entiresurlhce with ceramic cooktopcleaner and a paper towel.13