Range Care; General Cleaning - Inglis IME28300 Use & Care Manual

RANGE CARE
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
may affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
• All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662B (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
• Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from
control panel to remove.
SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models)
To avoid product damage, do not remove the cooktop.
For more information, see "Lift-up Cooktop" section.
Cleaning Method:
• Steel-wool pad
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge,
not directly on panel.
• All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662B (not
included): See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
CONTROL PAN EL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
• All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662B (not
included): See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
OVEN CAVITY
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see "Coil Elements and Burner Bowls."
Cleaning Method:
• Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements
are cool.
BURNER BOWLS (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
• Solution of 1/2cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool
pad.
• Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
• Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
• Dishwasher
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617B (not
included): See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
• Self-Cleaning cycle: See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" first.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
Cleaning Method:
• Self-Cleaning cycle: See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" first. Remove
racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this
happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack
guides will help them slide.
• Steel-wool pad
BROILER PAN AND GRID (on some models)
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Cleaning Method:
• Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
• Solution of 1/2cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool
pad.
• Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
• Dishwasher
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