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What is 'pitting'? This common mistake will cause permanent damage to your induction cooktop
- The latest report warns that sugary spills on induction cooktops can cause permanent pitting.
- Pitting creates small craters or pits that damage the surface where heat is applied.
- Hot sugar is identified as the most common cause behind 99% of pitting cases.
- Whirlpool advises cleaning spills promptly once sugar touches the cooktop.
- Allow the cooktop to cool slightly before removing spills with oven mitts.
- A scraper tool is recommended to lift hot sugar before it pits the surface.
- A scraper should be kept nearby to remove jams, sauces and syrups as soon as spills occur.
- The feature cites no cure for established pitting beyond prevention.
- The article links sugary spills to permanent damage across various sugary foods like jams and caramel.
- The piece emphasizes prevention and proper cleanup as the best defense against pitting.
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