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Cleaning
recommendation
table
Surface type
Recommendation
• Control knobs
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and
• Painted body parts
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to
• Painted decorativetrim
60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any
• Aluminum, plasticorvinyltrim
of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF
pieces
position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning,
line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
• Control panel
Before cleaning the controlpanel,
turn all controls OFF and if needed remove any
• Decorative
trim (some models)
knobs from the panel. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth.
Be sure to
squeeze excess water
from the dishcloth before
wiping the control panel;
especially when wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or around the
controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a
dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping the
control panel.
• Stainless
Steel (some models)
Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and
a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations
of chlorides or
chlorine, Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are
especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to wipe the cleaners off
from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
•
Oven interior & door liner
Gentle scouring with a soapy non-abrasive
scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse
•
Porcelainenamelbroilerpanand
with
a 11 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
broiler pan insert(some models)
and
a damp
cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive scouring
pad.
Rinse
and
wipe
dry
with a clean cloth. Do not allow
food
spills
with
a high
sugar or acid
content
(milk,
tomatoes,
sauerkraut,
fruit
juices
or pie
filling)
to remain on the
surface; they
may cause a dull
spot even after cleaning.
The oven interior is porcelain coated and is safe to clean using oven cleaners
following manufacturer's
instructions. After cleaning, remove any oven cleaner or the
porcelain may become damaged during future heating. Do not spray oven cleaner on
any electrical controls or switches. Do not spray or allow oven cleaner to build up on
the oven temperature sensing bulb. Do not spray cleaner on oven door trim, door
gasket, plastic drawer glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of the range.
Clean any soils from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and
the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. Clean with hot, soapy water.
Rinse using clean water and a cloth.
• Oven racks
Remove oven racks from oven before cleaning. Clean by using a mild, abrasive
cleaner following manufacturer's
instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.
Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse
well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do not
immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water
or the glass cleaner
to enter the door vents, Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any
harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.
• Cooktopsurface
Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See Cleaning the cooktop and
• Surface burners
surface burner instructions provided in the Care &cleaning
section.
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