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You probably love your induction cooktop for how quickly and efficiently it cooks food. You may be surprised to learn how easy it is to clean, too! An induction cooktop is flat just like a glass electric cooktop—the difference is how they heat up. An induction cooktop uses a magnetic current to transfer heat to your cooking vessel while an electric cooktop heats an electric coil under the cooktop surface. While you can clean both in the same way, the induction cooktop won't stay hot after you turn it off so you can clean it right after cooking.
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How do I clean up a mess on the cooktop?
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Scrape off stubborn burnt bits with a razor. We've all been there—you look away from the stove for a second and food bubbles over onto your cooktop. Remove the hot pot and turn off the burner. Carefully hold a razor at a 45-degree angle to scrape up the burnt bits. [3] X Expert Source Ashley Matuska
Professional Cleaner Expert Interview. 15 April 2019. [4] X Research source- Take care not to scratch the cooktop with the razor. Always check the razor first and don't use it if it's bent or chipped.
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2Apply ceramic cooktop cleaner and wipe it off with a soft cloth. Use a gel or cream ceramic cooktop cleaner that has citric acid in it and squirt about 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of the cleaner directly onto the dirty induction cooktop. Take a soft, clean cloth and rub it across the surface. Then, take a clean damp cloth and wipe it over the cooktop to remove the cleaning product. Take a second to buff the surface with a soft dry cloth. [5] X Expert Source Ashley Matuska
Professional Cleaner Expert Interview. 15 April 2019. [6] X Research source- You can buy ceramic cooktop cleaner from hardware stores or online.
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References
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/kitchens/21402450/how-to-clean-a-glass-stovetop
- ↑ https://inductionguide.com/clean-induction-cooktop/
- ↑ Ashley Matuska. Professional Cleaner. Expert Interview. 15 April 2019.
- ↑ https://inductionguide.com/clean-induction-cooktop/
- ↑ Ashley Matuska. Professional Cleaner. Expert Interview. 15 April 2019.
- ↑ https://youtu.be/_plVGD3KLfE?t=23
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/kitchens/21402450/how-to-clean-a-glass-stovetop
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/wrong-way-to-clean-glass-stovetop/
- ↑ https://inductionguide.com/clean-induction-cooktop/
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