Kenmore 790.9010 Series Use & Care Manual page 26

General
Cleaning
Surfaces
Vinyl and
Aluminum (Trim Pieces)
Control Panel
Porcelain Enamel (Cooktop,
under Cooktop, Broiler Pan
and Insert, Door Liner)
Oven Racks
Oven Door
Do Hand
Clean
Frame
Do Hand
Do Not Hand
Clean Door
Clean Gasket
Coil Elements and Drip
Bowls (Models:790.9010✲ ✲ ✲ ✲ ✲ )
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is
cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the
effort required for major cleaning later.
How to Clean
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To
remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth.
Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when
wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to
the appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and
the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1
solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-
soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and
then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove
all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use
spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
Remove racks. See "To remove and to replace an Oven Rack" under Setting Oven
Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with
clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or
a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make the racks glide
easier into the rack positions).
To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse the
door in water.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material
which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the
gasket.
Coil elements clean themselves when they are turned on.
Coil elements and drip bowls can be removed to allow the cleaning of the drip bowls.
To remove a coil element, push against the front edge and lift element up and out.
To clean by hand, wash the drip bowls in hot sudsy water. For hard to remove spots, use a
nylon scrubber with soap. Rinse and dry while still warm.
Never immerse coil elements in water.
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