Frigidaire CFCS372DC2 Use & Care Manual page 14

Genera[ Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range
Before deaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFFand tile range is COOL, REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND
HEAVY SOILINGAS SOON AS POSSIBLE. R EGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCETHE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces
Aluminum & Vinyl
Control Panel and Trim Pieces
Glass, Painted and P[astk
Control Knobs, Body Parts, and
Decorative Trim
StainJess Steel (some mod-
els) Oven Door & Drawer Front
Panel
SeaJed Burner Units
Burner Cap, Trim Ring (some
models), Burner Pans(some
models), and Burner Base
PorceJain Ename[
Burner Grates
Cooktop, Broiler Pan and Insert,
Door Liner, Body Parts and
Warmer Drawer and Drawer
Cavity
How to Clean
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Before c/eaning the contro/pane/, 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 dishcloth.
Rinsewith a clean water and a dishcloth. Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked
paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse. Be sure to squeeze excess water 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. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as
bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed. To replace knobs after
cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then
push
tile knob into
place.
For general c/eaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soi/s and bui/bup
grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials;
they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp firmly and pull
straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up tile flat sides of both the knob
and tile shaft; then push the knob into place.
Cleaners made especially for stainless steel as Stainless Steel Magic, or other similar
cleaners are recommended. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Be sure to rinse
the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.
Tile holes in the burner of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and
a complete, even flame. Clean the burners routinely and especially after bad spillovers
which could clog these holes.
To remove, clean and replace tile entire burner cap assembly, follow the instructions under
General Cleaning. DO NOT put burner parts in the dishwasher.
Clean in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soil are not removed, follow the cooktop
cleaning instructions below.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution
of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, (:over difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rinse with (:lear water and 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 damage during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on
the rangetop.
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