Cleaning the Cooktop

If any sugar or food containing sugar spills, or plastic or foil melts on the cooktop, remove the material IMMEDIATELY with a metal razor scraper while the cooking surface is still hot to avoid the risk of damage to the glass-ceramic surface. When used correctly, the scraper will not damage the cooktop surface. For your safety, please use an oven mitt or pot holder while scraping the hot cooking surface.If water or food containing water spills, remove the spill IMMEDIATELY with a dry paper towel.Do not use scrub pads or abrasive cleaning pads. They may damage your cooktop surface.For your safety, wear an oven mitt or pot holder while cleaning the hot cooking surface.Use ceramic cooktop cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective or may scratch, damage or stain the cooktop surface.To maintain and protect the surface of the glass cooktop, follow these steps:Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with a ceramic cooktop cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier.Use ceramic cooktop cleaner regularly to help keep the cooktop looking new. Always allow the cooktop to cool before using ceramic cooktop cleaner.Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a few drops of cleaner directly to the cooktop.Use a paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface.Rinse with clear water and use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue.Any damage or failure of the product resulting from the items below may not be covered under the LIMITED WARRANTY.Sugary spillovers (such as preserves, ketchup, tomato sauce, jellies, fudge, candy, syrups, or chocolate) or melted plastics can cause pitting on the surface of your cooktop.If food or water containing calcium (such as baking powder, wine, milk, spinach, or broccoli) is spilled on the cooktop, it can permanently stain or discolor the surface.While the cooktop is still warm, remove any burnt on deposits or spilled food from the glass-ceramic cooking surface with a suitable metal razor scraper. To prevent burns, wear an oven mitt or pot holder while using the metal scraper.Do not use a dull or nicked blade.Hold the scraper at approximately a 30° angle to the cooktop.The razor scraper will not damage the markings on the cooking surface.When the cooking surface has completely cooled, apply a few fingertip-sized dabs of a glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner in each burner area. Work the cleaning cream over the cooktop surface with a damp paper towel. Leave the cleaner on for 10 minutes before rinsing it off.Rinse with clean water and wipe the cooktop surface with a clean, dry cloth.Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia, or other cleaners not specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic cooktops.Let your glass-ceramic cooking surface cool off before cleaning.Wipe off with a damp towel and mild detergentUse a metal scraperApply cooktop cleaning cream. Rub with a towel.Rinse with a damp towel, then wipe dry.Regular (Recommended after each use)Occasional (Recommended every week)Thorough (Recommended for tough stains or burnt-on food)For additional product information, visit our website at www.lg.comCookware with rough or uneven bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.Do not slide metal or glass across the cooktop surface.Do not use cookware with any dirt build-up on the bottom.Do not use cookware if there is foreign matter on the cooktop surface. Always clean the cooktop surface before cooking.Any damage or failure of the product resulting from the items below may not be covered under the LIMITED WARRANTY.Be careful not to slide pots and pans across the cooktop. Doing so will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface. To help remove these marks, use a ceramic cooktop cleaner with a cleaning pad for ceramic cooktops.If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave a black discoloration on the cooktop. This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent.