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Surfaces
Glass, Painted Plastic
Body Parts & Control
Knobs
Painted Control Panels
& Display areas
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates,
Cooktop Surface,
Below Cooktop,
Broiler Pan & Insert,
Broiler Drawer, Door
Liner & Oven Bottom
Oven Racks
Oven Door
Stainless
Steel
Cleaning Recommendations for Coil Element
Cooktop
Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning
the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean themselves when
they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off. Food
spilled on a cool element may be cleaned with a damp cloth—any
remaining soil will burn off the next time the element is used.
Removing the Surface Elements & Drip Bowls
Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end. Lift
1.
the surface element & drip bowl together just enough to
clear the cooktop.
2.
While holding the drip bowl and surface element, gently pull
the terminal end out from the terminal plug. If equipped, DO
NOT remove the hold down clip from the drip bowl.
Element
support
Hold down clip
(if equipped)
How to Clean
For general cleaning, use a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent & water or a 50/50 solution of
vinegar & water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry & polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners
may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth 1st. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display
areas. 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.
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF & remove the control knobs. To remove, pull
each knob straight off the shaft. Use the general cleaning instructions provided in the paragraph above.
Clean burner grates, broiler pan & insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not
removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clean water
& 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, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse & 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 range top.
Remove racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls. Use a
mild, abrasive cleaner, following the cleaner's recommendations. Rinse with clean water & let dry. After
cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby
oil or salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the oven rack positions).
Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides & front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a
glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. DO NOT immerse the door in water. DO NOT spray
or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. DO NOT use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. 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 this gasket.
Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water & 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
form the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
Allow element
support to rest
on drip pan
inside rim.
Terminal end
Terminal
plug
CAUTION
Never immerse a surface element in water.
Be sure the range is cool before removing elements or drip bowls.
Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing elements
after cleaning.
Cleaning the Drip Bowls
Wash in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse & dry while
still warm. Hard to remove or burned on soil can be removed by
soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a lightly diluted liquid
cleanser or a solution of ammonia & water (1/2 cup ammonia to 1
gallon of water). A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking. DO
NOT use abrasive cleaners or steel wool, as they will scratch the
surface. Always rinse with clean water & polish dry with a soft cloth.
Replacing Drip Bowls & Surface Elements
1. Slide the terminal end on the element through the opening in
the drip bowl.
2. Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the drip bowl.
If your drip bowl is equipped with a hold down clip, align the
element support opposite the terminal end with the slot in the
hold down clip & snap into place.
3. After the element is positioned in the drip bowl, line up the
terminal end with the terminal plug as shown.
4. Hold the surface element & drip bowl together as level as possible
& firmly push the terminal end into the terminal plug. Make sure
element terminal is seated properly into terminal plug. Make sure
the surface element is level to reduce the hazard of pans sliding
off the element.
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