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Everyone is going at this question from the floor's standpoint.

I would try different window treatments meant to diffuse the light that is hitting the floor at a certain angle. Try different products (ie. mini-blinds, blinds, honeycomb fabrics, gauze strip shades, etc.) that you can roll up or pull aside depending upon the time of day that the most light is coming through the window. Experiment.

Explain the problem to a professional at a fabric store - there might be an even simpler way to redirect the light at certain times of the day or year. Maybe even something as simple as a light diffusing shade that opens at the top and the bottom.

I've had my ceramic Whirlpool (they make the Kenmore brand) glasstop for at least 12 years and it still looks (and works!) like new. The glass has never been scratched or looked as dismal as your picture. I think you got a lemon and should contact the company!

We use Softscrub occasionally but when push comes to shove (a burned-on bit or blackened area) I use a straight razor gently to remove anything that can't be removed any other way (hold it at a very oblique angle). It has never scratched the glass nor left any mark on the surface.

But I really think that the company owes you a new cooktop surface!