General Cleaning - Kenmore 880.542 Series Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
may affect the finish.
Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
RADIANT GLASS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth and dry thoroughly to avoid
streaking and staining.
A nonabrasive sponge is also recommended for stubborn soils.
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and
can be ordered as an accessory. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor
blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of children.
Cooktop Cleaning Creme should also be used regularly to help
avoid scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the
cooktop. It can be purchased as a kit along with the Cooktop
Scraper.
Light to moderate soil
Paper towels or nonabrasive sponge:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear
oven mitts while doing so.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
Nonabrasive sponge:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You will want to wear
oven mitts while doing so.
Cooktop Scraper, Cooktop Cleaning Creme and clean damp
paper towel:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
Cooktop Scraper, Cooktop Cleaning Creme or nonabrasive
cleanser:
Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
Cooktop Cleaning Creme and nonabrasive sponge:
Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Repeat for
stubborn spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper
towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
Cooktop Cleaning Creme:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally
disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable.
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Tiny scratches and abrasions
Cooktop Cleaning Creme:
Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft
cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches
and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after
many cleanings become less noticeable.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
For models with stainless steel oven doors, see "Stainless
Steel" section in "General Cleaning."
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing
Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish
See back cover for ordering information.
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Vinegar for hard water spots
CONTROL PANEL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners on self-cleaning models.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Steel-wool pad
Oven cleaner:
Follow product label directions. Do not let cleaner contact
gasket, thermostat or exterior surfaces. Line the floor with
newspaper.
Self-Cleaning cycle:
See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" first.