Samsung DG68-00295A - Manual (Page 23)

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SURF
ACE COOKING
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ProTecTinG The SMooThToP SurfAce
Cleaning
Clean the cooktop before using it for the first time. •
Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep your cooktop looking good and can •
prevent damage.
If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is •
hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe the spill with a clean dry
towel.
Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time. •
Do not • use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads, which will scratch the cooktop.
Do not • use chlorine bleach, ammonia, or other cleansers not specifically recommended for use
on a glass-ceramic surface.
Preventing marks and scratches
Do not use glass cookware. It may scratch the cooktop. •
Do not • place a trivet or wok ring between the cooktop and the pan. These items can mark or
scratch the cooktop.
Make sure the cooktop and the pan bottom are clean. •
Do not • slide metal pans across the cooktop.
Preventing stains
Do not • use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to clean the cooktop surface. A film will remain, which
may cause stains on the cooking surface after the area is heated.
Continuously cooking on a soiled surface may/will result in a permanent stain. •
Preventing other damage
Do not allow plastic, sugar, or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop. •
Should this happen, clean immediately.
Do not let a pan boil dry as this will damage the cooktop. and the pan. •
Do not • use the cooktop as a work surface or cutting board.
Do not • cook food directly on the cooktop without the proper cookware.
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