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GeneRal cleaninG
cleaning various Parts of Your appliance
Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the appli-
ance is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAjOR CLEANINGS LATER
surfaces
How to clean
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Do not scour or use all-purpose
aluminum (trim Pieces)
cleaners, ammonia, powdered cleaners or commercial oven cleaner. They can scratch and
& vinyl
discolor aluminum.
for general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up
Painted and Plastic, control
grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse
Panel, body Parts, and
with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can
decorative trim
scratch.
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.
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To
stainless steel, chrome,
remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth.
control Panel, decorative
Rinse with clean water using a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before
trim
wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the
controls may cause damage to the appliance. 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. Always clean on
the same direction as the stainless steel grain. 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
Porcelain enamel,
of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper
broiler Pan and insert, door
towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a
liner, body Parts
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
items will be permanently damaged by the high cleaning temperatures. If the racks are not
removed, the self-clean cycle won't start and "Racks" indicator light will lite.
Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You
oven door
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, which
is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
Care & Cleaning
Remove the ladder racks and oven racks during self-cleaning. These
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