Hotpoint RA720 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 14

Care and cleaning of the range,
Control Knobs
Thecontrol knobs may be removed Foreasier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the OFFpositions
and pull them straight off the stems for
cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or
they may also be washed with soap and water.
Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry
before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensure
proper placement.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides,control
panel, door and kick panel. Cleanthese with
soap and water or a vinegar and water
solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners,cleansing
powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any
painted surface.
Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the porcelain enamel interior
will retain its attractive finish for many years.
Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy
spattering or spillovers may require cleaning
with a mild abrasive cleanser. Soapy, wet pads
may also be used. Do not allow food spills with
a high sugar or acid content (such as milk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling)
to remain on the surface. They may cause dull
spots even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the cleaning
job easier. Place 1/2 cup ammonia in a shallow
glass pan and leave in a cold oven overnight.
The ammonia fumes will help loosen the
burned-on grease and food.
When necessary,you may use a commercial
oven cleaner. Follow the package directions.
Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners:
II Do not spray the oven cleaner on the
electrical controls and switches because
it could cause a short circuit and result in
sparking or fire.
II Do not directly spray oven cleaner onto the
oven heating elements.
II Do not allow a film from the cleaner to
remain on the temperature sensor-it could
cause the oven to heat improperly. (The
sensor is located at the top of the oven.)
Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each
oven cleaning, being careful not to move the
sensor since a change in its position could
affect how the oven bakes.
ml Do not spray any oven cleaner on the
outside oven door, handles or any exterior
surface of the oven, cabinet or painted
surfaces. The cleaner can damage these
surfaces.
Wire cover holder
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Oven Light Replacement tonsomemodels)
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool
completely.
To remove the cover:
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Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn't
fall when released. With fingers of the
same hand, firmly push back the wire
cover holder. Lift off the cover.
Do not remove any screws to remove the
COVer.
[] Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb,
To replace the coven
J-f] Placeit into groove of the light receptacle.
Pullwire forward to the center of the
cover until it snaps into place.
F_ connect electrical power to the range.