1) Clean glasstop frequently. Wait until glasstop is cool before cleaning. The only exception to this is to remove sugary spills while they are still warm. Wipe up any spills with a clean, wet cloth when the cooktop is cool. The longer you cook with a spillover on the cooktop, the harder it will be to remove.

Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using them.

Don't allow moisture to drip on the cooktop when removing covers. Do not rest cooking spoon or pan cover on the cooktop.

Do not store heavy items above cooktop. They may fall onto and damage the cooktop.

Do not use steelwool or powdered cleansers, such as Bartenders Friend, Corning Powders, Bon Ami, etc. These will leave scratches on the glasstop. Do not use cleaning products designed for white cooktops. They will damage black glass.

2) Scratches can not be removed. To avoid scratching, use pans with smooth bottoms. Rough pan bottoms and foil pans will scratch the glass. Never use glasstop as a cutting board or countertop. Any sharp or rough edges can cause scratches.

3) If a surface element is left on with an empty pan, the glass may melt under the pan. NEVER LEAVE AN EMPTY PAN OR FOIL ON THE COOKING SURFACE.

This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus with references from the Corning Glass Consumer Products Division and Whirlpool Corporation.

Plumbing Materials • clean, wet cloth

Difficulty: Beginner

Repair Time: 15 minutes

Advice by Friendly Plumber ® • To avoid spillovers, use pans with tall sides. Leave enough head room in the pan for stirring and boiling.