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General Cleaning
Cleaning
Various
Parts of Your Range
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFFand the
range is COOL. REMOVESPILLOVERS A ND HEAVY SOILINGAS SOONAS POSSIBLE.
REGULARCLEANINGSWILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER.
Surfaces
How
to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) &
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up
Control Knobs, Body Parts, and
grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes.
Decorative Trim Pieces
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT useabrasive cleaners on any of these materials;
they can scratch.
Control Panel
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates, Cooktop,
Broiler Pan and Insert, Door
Liner and Warmer Drawer (if
equipped)
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Decorative Trim, Drip Pans
Oven
Racks
Sealed Burner Units
Burner Cap, Trim Ring (some
models), Burner Pans(some
models), and Burner Base
Oven Door
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Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFFand remove the control knobs.
To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth.
Be sure to squeeze excesswater from the cloth before wiping the panel (especially when
wiping around the controls). Excesswater 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.
Clean in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop
cleaning instructions below.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinsewith a 1:1 solution
of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinsewith 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 rangetop.
Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Cover
stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse.Cleaners
made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish
stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.
Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before 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).
The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and
a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire or needle
and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.
To remove, clean and replace sealed burner units, follow the instructions under General
Cleaning. DO NOT put burner units in the dishwasher.
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 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.
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