Care & Cleaning - Kenmore C970-44030 Use & Care Manual

Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. REMOVE
SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER
OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces
Aluminum & Vinyl
Painted and Plastic Con-
trol Knobs, Body Parts,
and Decorative Trim
Stainless Steel (some
models) Oven Door &
Drawer Front Panel and
Decorative Trim
Porcelain Enamel
Broiler Pan and Insert, Door
Liner, Body Parts and
Warmer Drawer and Drawer
Cavity
Oven Racks
Oven door
Clean Frame
Do Not Hand
Do Hand
Clean Seal
Clean Door
(Cleaning Chart)
How to Clean
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
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 some 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 flat sides of both the
knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water
and a cloth. Do not use cleaners with 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
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.
Oven racks should be removed, or else their finish will dull and their colors turn
slightly blue. If they do go through the self-clean cycle, wait until the oven has cooled,
then remove the oven racks and rub their sides with wax paper or a cloth containing
a small amount of baby or salad oil; this will make the oven racks glide easier back
in and out of their positions.
To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT
immerse the door in water.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven
Do Hand
material, on self cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
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