Kenmore Elite 790.9715 series Use And Care Manual page 27

Cleaning various parts of your appliance
Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the appliance is COOL. REMOVE
SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF
MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Aluminum (trim pieces) & Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of
Body Parts, Control Knobs & vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a
Decorative Trim Pieces 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.
Control Panel Before cleaning the control panel, turn al! controls to OFF and remove the control
knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above.
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. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the fiat sides of both the knob and
the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Porcelain Enamel Clean broiler pan and insert (some models)in the dishwasher and dry upon removal.
Cooktop Surface, Below If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
Cooktop, Broiler Pan & Insert Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a
(some models), Door Liner, 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an
Oven Bottom ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a
damp cloth, 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.
Stainless Steel Cleaners made especially for stainless steel as Stainless Steel Magic, or other similar
Oven Door & Drawer Front cleaners are recommended. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Be sure to
Panel and Decorative Trim rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.
Oven Racks Remove racks. See "To remove and to replace an oven rack" under Oven vent(s) and
racks. 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 will make the
racks glide easier into the rack positions).
Oven Door 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
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immerse the door in water. DO NOT spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter
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_ NOThand DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven
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material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be
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(_:_,door gasket taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
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