7Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer ServiceCare and cleaning of the cooktop.Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.Glass Control PanelThe glass control panel on your cooktop has beentempered to withstand sudden temperaturechanges during cooking. Give it the normal careyou would give any glass material.While it is impact-resistant, avoidscratching it to prevent it from shattering.If the glass is hot, wipe up spills with a drycloth or paper towel. When the surfacehas cooled, wash, rinse and dry it.Alternately, when the glass is cool, spray itwith glass or window cleaner. Avoid theuse of cleaning powders or harshabrasives that may scratch the surface.Control KnobsThe control knobs may be removed for easiercleaning.Before removing the knobs forcleaning, please note that the knobsare in theOFF position. When replacingthe knobs, check theOFF position toinsure proper placement.The knob has a groove in each side. Thegroove on one side has a spring clip. Theother groove is clear. Check the inside ofthe knob and find the molded rib.Wash knobs in soap and water but do notsoak. Avoid getting water down into theknob stem holes.Replace the knob by fitting the moldedrib inside the knob into the clear grooveon the stem.Clear grooveSpringclipMolded ribHow to Remove Packaging TapeTo assure no damage is done to the finishof the product, the safest way to removethe adhesive left from packaging tape onnew appliances is an application of ahousehold liquid dishwashing detergent,mineral oil or cooking oil.Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.Wipe dry and then apply an appliancepolish to thoroughly clean and protectthe surface.NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from allchrome trim. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.Brushed Chrome Cooktop (on some models)Clean the brushed chrome top withwarm, soapy water or Bon Ami® brandcleanser. Rinse and immediately dry itwith a clean, soft cloth. Take care to drythe surface following the “grain.”To help prevent finger marks aftercleaning, spread a thin film of baby oil onthe surface or a chrome protectant maybe used to help reduce spotting orfingerprinting. Wipe away excess oil witha clean, soft cloth.