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Drip Pans (onsome
models )
Remove
the grates and
_-
lift out
the
drip
pan&
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Drip
pans
can
be
cleaned
in dishwasher
or by hand. To get rid of
burned-on
food,
place
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the drip pans
in a cov-
ered container
(or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia
to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap-filled
scour-
ing pad if necessary.
Caution:
Do not clean the drip pans in the self-clean
oven.
Burner Grates
Lift
out
when
cool,.
Grates
should
be
washed
regularly
and,
of course,
after
spillovers.
Wash them in hot, soapy
water and rinse
with clean
water° After cleaning,
dry them thoroughly
by putting
them
in a warm oven for a few minutes°
Don't put the grates back on the range while they are
wet., When replacing
the grates, be sure they're
posi-
tioned securely
over the burners.,
To prevent
rusting
on cast iron grates,
apply a light
coating
of cooking
oil on the bottom of the grates,,
To get rid of burned-on
food,
place the grates
in a
covered
container
(or
plastic
bag)
with
1/4
cup
ammonia
to loosen
the soil, Then scrub with a soap-
filled scouring
pad if necessary_
Although
they're durable, the grates will gradually
lose
their shine, regardless
of the best care you can give
them. This is due to their continual
exposure
to high
temperatures.
Do not operate
a burner
for an extended
period
of
time
without
cookware
on the grate.
The finish on
the grate
may chip without
cookware
to absorb
the
heat,.
Oven Air Vents
Never
block
the vents
(air
openings)
of the
range. They provide
the air inlet and outlet that are
necessary
for the range to operate
properly
with
correct
combustion.
Air openings
are located at the
rear of the cooktop,
at the top and bottom
of the
oven door, and at the bottom
of the range,
under
the kick panel,
storage
drawer
or broiler
drawer
(depending
on the model).
Cooktop Surface
To avoid damaging
the porcelain
enamel
surface
of the cooktop
and to prevent
it from
becoming
dull, clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of
acid (tomatoes,
sauerkraut,
fruit juices, etco) or foods
with high sugar
content
could
cause
a dull spot
if
allowed
to sit.
When
the surface
has cooled,
wash
and rinse.
For other spills such as fat spatterings,
etc,., wash with
soap and water once the surface
has cooled.
Then
rinse and polish with a dry cloth°
Do not store flammable
materials
in an oven or
near the cooktop.
Do not store or use combustible
materials,
gasoline
or other flammable
vapors and
liquids in the vicinity' of this or any other appliance_
Control Panel and Knobs
It's a good
idea to wipe the control
panel
after
each
use
of the oven.
clean
with
mild
soap
and
water,
or vinegar
and water,
rinse with clean
water
and polish dry with a soft cloth.
Do
not
use
abrasive
cleansers,
strong
liquid
cleaners,
plastic
scouring
pads
or oven
cleaners
on the control
panelmthey
will damage
the finish. A
50/50 solution
of vinegar
and hot water works wee
The
control
knobs
may
be removed
for
easier
cleaning.
To remove
the knob, pull it straight
off the
stem° If knob is difficult
to remove,
place
a towel or
dishcloth
between
the knob and control
panel and pull
gently. Wash the knobs in soap and water, or vinegar
solution,
but do not soak,
To clean the outside
glass finish,
use a glass clean-
err Do not allow
the water
or glass
cleaner
to run
down inside openings
in the glass while cleaning.
Metal
parts
can be cleaned
with
soap
and water.
Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia,
acids or
commercial
oven cleaners..
Dry with a soft cloth,
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