Cleaning Various Parts Of Your Range - Kenmore 790.4676 Series Use & Care Manual

General Care & Cleaning
Cleanlng Various Parts of Your Range
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure a[[ controls are turned OFF and the range is cool. Remove spi[Iovers and
heavy solllng as soon as possible. Regular cleanlngs now wlll reduce the extent and difflculty of major cleaning later.
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum & Vinyl
Control Panel and Trim
Pieces
Glass, Painted and Plasflc
Body Parts, Control
Knobs and Decorative
Trim Pieces
Stainless Steel (some
models) Oven door &
drawer front panel
Porcelain Enamel
Broiler Pan and Insert
(some models), Door Liner,
Body Parts and Warmer
Drawer and Drawer
Cavity.
Oven Racks
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Before cleaning the control panel, turn a[[ controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To
remove, pu[[ each knob straight off: the shaft. Clean using hob soapy water and a dishcloth.
Rinse with a clean water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth
before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water 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 de removed. To replace knobs after
cleaning, line up the fiat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass
cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the
control pad and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess
water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners,
abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the finish. To remove
control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off: the shaft. To replace
knobs after cleaning, line up the fiat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob
into place.
Clean with hot, soapy water and dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and cloth. Do not use
cleaners wlfh high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use harsh scrubbing
cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel.
Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off: from the surface as bluish stains may occur during
heating that cannot be removed.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 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 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 cooktop.
Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Seftlng 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 wiii maize the racks glide easier into
the rack positions).
Oven Door
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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.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material, on
Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or remove this gasket.
Surface Elements and
Drip Bowls (Models wlfh
Coll Surface Elements)
Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to maize cleaning the drip bowls easier. The
surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element wiii
burn off:. Food spilled on a cold element can be cleaned with a damp cloth any remaining
soil will burn off: the next time element is used. NEVER iMMERSE A SURFACE ELEMENT iN
WATER. To remove surface element and drip bowls, follow the instructions under General Care
& Cleanlng.
To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still warm.
Hard-to-remove, burned-on soils can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes
in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or solution made of equal parts ammonia and water. A nylon
scrubber may be used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleanser or steel woof, as they wiii
scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish, and dry with a soft cloth. To replace
drip bowls and surface elements, follow the instructions under General Cleanlng.
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