Housekeeping · Kitchen surfaces

Clean a ceramic-glass cooktop without abrasives or scratches

Check power and residual heat, use nonabrasive cleaners and only use a scraper when the model manual permits it.

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Cooktops that look alike may have different surface coatings. Whirlpool and SCHOTT CERAN recommend nonabrasive methods and, for compatible ceramic-glass surfaces, appropriate cleaners and scrapers. Some special-coated surfaces can be damaged by a scraper, so always check the exact model.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Identify the model and whether it has standard ceramic glass or a special coated surface; read the care guide.
Switch off all cooking zones and controls and check the residual-heat indicator. Let ordinary marks cool before cleaning.
Lift crumbs and grit with a soft cloth or a manufacturer-approved nonabrasive sponge.
Use a little approved ceramic-glass cleaner, wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry the surface.
For burnt-on deposits, use a specialized scraper only if allowed. Sugary or melted-plastic spills on a hot cooktop can require special action; avoid burns and follow the model's safety directions.
Avoid steel wool, abrasive powder, unapproved bleach or oven cleaner. Stop using a cracked cooktop and arrange service.

Whirlpool Product HelpCeramic Glass Cooktop - Induction Cooktop ↗Manufacturer recommends off/cool controls, nonabrasive cleaning and a specialized scraper at the specified angle for compatible surfaces.Whirlpool Product HelpWipeClean Glass Cooktop Cleaning ↗Explains that special WipeClean coating can be damaged by scrapers; model-specific exception to ordinary glass-ceramic cleaning.SCHOTT CERANCeramic stove cleaning – it’s so easy ↗Glass-ceramic manufacturer recommends approved scraper, compatible cleaner, clean cloth and avoiding abrasives and harsh oven sprays.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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