Cleaning Instructions; Panel And Knobs; Oven Door Seal - Roper F8858W0 Use And Care Manual

AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE
After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in the
oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth.
If white spots still remain, remove them with a soap-filled
steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar
and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt
residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle may
be repeated.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
BACKGUARD, CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS:
Pull knobs off and wash In stnk with soap and water. Wash
backguard and control panel wtth soap and water, rinse with
vinegar and water and dry with a paper towel
COOKTOP BURNERS:
Wash wtth soap and water and a non-metal scouring pad. To clean
stubborn ~011, remove burners (see instructtons on page 19). Fill a
non-aluminum pan with water to cover the burner head. Boil
water, then slowly add 2 tbsp. of dry Dip-It granules (avaIlable at
most supermarkets) per quart. Add burner with head down and
boil 20 minutes. Remove burner and rinse Wipe any remaining
so11 off with a cloth or soft brush. Drain out water and heat burners
In a warm oven (200" F ) for about l/2 hour to dry completely After
cleaning or a spillover, ltght the burners and make sure no ports
are clogged (see page 19). Do not use all-pur
ose cleaners, am-
monia, powder cleansers or oven cleaners.
9 hey can scratch
or
discolor aluminum.
BURNER BOX (Under Cooktop):
Raise or remove cooktop as shown on page 18. Wash with soap
and water, then dry.
CHROME (some cooktops, parts of backguard, drip bowls, trim):
Wash with soap and water. For heavy soil, cover with a damp cloth
and let soak for 30 mtnutes. A chrome cleaner may be used. To
remove fingerprints on brushed chrome, apply a little baby oil with
a cloth or paper towel. Rub in the same direction as the brush
marks on the chrome.
GLASS (oven door):
Wash with a soapy cloth, well wrung out Remove stubborn soil
with a paste of baking soda and water or ammonia and water. Do
not use abrasive materials. Before using an all-purpose cleaner,
check the label to be sure it is recommended for glass-some Watt
permanently damage glass. To help prevent a brown film from for-
ming on the oven wtndow the next ttme the oven is heated. rinse
!he Inside of the wlndow wtlh vinegar and water, then dry.
PAINT (range sides, lower panel):
Wash with soap and water then rinse with vinegar and water and
dry with a paper towel. Avoid cleaning powders and abrasives
which may scratch the surface.
PORCELAIN (some cooktops, burner grates):
Porcelain enamel can crack or chtp wtth mtsuse It can stain if acid
water and dry with a
paint or porcelain,
above.
VINYL (some oven handles):
Wash wtth soap and water then dry. Do not use abrasive or caustic
cleaners.
OVEN FINISH-SELF-CLEANING:
Use soap, water and a scouring pad for touch up cleaning bet-
ween self-cleantng cycles To keep a brown film from forming
when the oven is heated rinse very well with vinegar and water.
Avoid any contact with the oven door seal. Never use any oven
cleaners.
OVEN DOOR SEAL:
See instructions on page 15.
OVEN RACKS:
Remove from oven (see instructions on page 21) and wash with
soap and water and a scouring pad.
BROILER PAN AND GRID:
Do not leave in range to cool. If you clean right away, the soil will
steam loose while you are eating. Remove pan from broiler and
remove fat drippings. Sprinkle pan with detergent then cover with
a wet cloth or paper towel and let soak. Later wash in soap and
water using a scouring pad as necessary. Both pan and grad are
dishwasher safe.
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