Care & Cleaning; Cleaning Various Parts Of Your Range - Kenmore C970-44093 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
REAL STEEL 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
Hand
Clean
Frame
Do Not
Clean Seal
Do Hand 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 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.
Your range finish is may be made with REAL STEEL Stainless Steel (some
models). Clean the stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth.
Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT use ANY store
bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners
containing any abrasive, chlorides, chlorines or ammonia. It is recommended to use
mild dish soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar.
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 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 the gasket.
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