Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on some models)The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy butbreakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic foodsspilled (such as fruit juices, tomato orvinegar) should not be permitted toremain on the finish.If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use adry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.When the surface has cooled, wash with soapand water. Rinse well.For other spills such as fat spatterings,wash with soap and water or cleansingpowders after the surface has cooled.Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.Care and cleaning of the cooktop.Burner GratesPorcelain enamel burner grates shouldbe washed regularly and, of course,after spillovers.Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinsewith clean water. You may also use abrasivecleaners and steel wool pads to cleanburner grates. Dry the grates with acloth—don’t put them back on thecooktop wet.To get rid of burned-on food, placethe grates in a covered container.Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let themsoak several hours or overnight.Wash, rinse well and dry.Although they’re durable, the grates willgradually lose their shine, regardless ofthe best care you can give them. This isdue to their continual exposure to hightemperatures.Do not operate a burner for an extendedperiod of time without cookware on thegrate. The finish on the grate may chipwithout cookware to absorb the heat.Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratchthe surface.To clean the stainless steel surface, usewarm sudsy water, a stainless steel cleanersuch as Kleen King®, or an all-purposeliquid or spray cleaner. Always scrubin the direction of the grain. Rinsethoroughly with a sponge or cloth andclean water. Dry with a soft, clean cloth.After cleaning, use a stainless steel polish,such as Stainless Steel Magic®, RevereCopper and Stainless Steel Cleaner® orWenol All Purpose Metal Polish®. Followthe product instructions for cleaning thestainless steel surface.When replacing the grates, be surethey’re positioned securely over theburners.Safety InstructionsOperating InstructionsCare and CleaningTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support10