CareandCleaning ( coo,,.oed)
PARTS
CLEANING AGENTS
DIRECTIONS
Glass
• Soap andwater
Washwithsoapandwater.Usea windowcleanerandasoftclothafter cleaning.Remov_
• Backguard
• Pasteof bakingsoda and water
stubbornsoil withpaste of bakingsoda andwater. Rinsewith a cloth wrung out in clear
• Oven window
• Glasscleaner
water.Dry.Donot useabrasivematerialssuch asscouringpads,steelwool or powdered
cleaning agents.
NOTE: To avoid inside staining of oven door glass, do not oversaturatecloth.
Grates
• Detergent andwater
Grates are madeof porcelain-coated steel.Theycan be cleanedat the sinkwithdeter-
. Non-abrasive plastic pad
gent andwater or inthe dishwasher.Toclean bakedon soil, place adamp soapy paper
toweloverthe grateandletstand for30 Tin utes.Usea non-abrasiveplasticpadtoscour
stubborn soil
NOTE:Neveroperateburnerwithoutagrateinplace.Toprotecttheporcelainfinishon the
gratefrom excessiveheat, neveroperatesurfaceburnerwithoutacooking utensilonthe
grate, It is normalfor grates to lose their shine over a periodof time.
Metal finishes
• Soap andwater
Washwith soapandwater. Removestubborn soil with pasteof baking sodaandwater.
• Backguard
• Paste of baking soda andwater
Use a window cleanerand a soft clothto remove fingermarks or smudges.
• Trim parts
• Glass cleaner
• Manifoldpanel
NOTE:Donotuseovencleaners,abrasiveorcausticagents.Theywil)damagethefinish.
Oven bottom
See pages 21 and 22 for instructions.
• Self-clean porcelain
Protectthe oven bottom by (1) using large enough cookwareto prevent boilovers;(2)
placea piece ofaluminumfoil,thatis slightlylargerthan the cookware,on the lower rack.
NEVER place foil directly on the oven bottom.
Protectovenbottomagainstacidspills(milk,cheese,tomato,lemonjuice,etc.)or sugary
spills (pie filling) as they may pit or discolorthe oven bottom.
Oven cavity
See pages 21 and 22 for instructions.
• Self-clean porcelain
Wipeacidor sugar stainsassoonasthe oveniscoolasthese stainsmay discoloror etch
the porcelain.
Upperconventional
Cleaning action begins whenever the ! Brush off heavy soil with a nylon or plastic pad. Do not use paper towels, cloths, (_
oven cavity
oven is on. The oven must be usedfor ! spongesbecausetheovenwallsareporousandparticlesofthesematerialswillruboffon
(ChateauRange
cleaningtotakepace Higheroventem- thewalls.Rinseareawithcleanwateronly.Donotuseanytypeofovencleanar, cleanser
only)
)eratures and longer baking times ! or detergenton this surface.
• Continuousclean
speed the cleaningaction.
oven,see page 23
Oven racks
• Soap and water
Cleanwithsoapywater.Removestubbornsoilwithcleansingpowderor soapfilledscour-
. Cleansingpowders
ing pad. Rinseand dry.
• Plasticpad
• Soap filled scouringpad
NOTE:If racksbecomedifficulttoslide,athin coatof vegetableoil onthe undersideofthe
rack wi}lmakesliding easier.
Plastic finishes
• Soap and water
When surfaceis cool, clean withsoapand water;rinse,and dry.Usea window cleaner
• Doorhandles
• Paste of baking soda and water
and a soft cloth.
• Backguardtrim
• Non-abrasive plastic pador sponge,
• Overlays
NOTE:Neveruse evencleaners,abrasiveor caustic liquidor powderedcleaningagents
• Knobs
on plasticfinishes.These cleaningagents will scratch or mart finish.
• Endcaps
NOTE:Topreventstainingor discoloration,wipeupfat, greaseor acid (tomato,lemon,
vinegar,milk, fruit juice, marinade) immediatelywith a dry paper towel or cloth.
Silicone rubber
• Soap and water
Wash with soapand water, rinse and dry.Do not remove door gasket.
• Doorgasket
Sealed burners
• Soap and water
Clean,when cool, asnecessarywithwarmsoapywater. Removestubborn soil byscour-
• Paste of baking soda and water
ingwithanon-abrasive plasticscouringpadand apasteofbakingsodaandwater.Clean
• Plastic scouringspongeor pad
portswithastraightpin. Donotenlargeordistorttheports. Donotuseawoodentoothpick.
Itmay breakoffendclogport.Sealedsurfaceburnerscannot beremovedbythe consum-
er.
NOTE:Whencleaningaroundthe surfaceburner,usecaretopreventdamagetothe igni-
torwhich is located atthe back-side of each burner.Ifa cleaningcloth should catchthe
ignitor,it could damageor breakit. Ifthe ignitoris damagedor broken,the surfaceburner
will not light.
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