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General
Cleaning
Surfaces
Aluminum
& Vinyl
Glass, Painted
and Plastic
Control Knobs, Body Parts, and
Decorative Trim
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Control Panel, Decorative Trim
Porcelain
Enamel
Bu rner Grates, Cooktop,
Broiler
Pan and Grid,
Door Liner
Sealed
Burner
Units
Burner
Cap, Trim
Ring (some
models),
Burner
Pans
(some
models),
and Burner
Base
Oven
Racks
Oven
Door
Cleaning
Various
Parts of Your Range
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and
the range is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERSAND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR
CLEANINGS LATER.
How to Clean
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult
soils and
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to
60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any
of these materials;
they can 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. Clean using hot, soapy
water and a dishcloth. Rinse with a clean water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze
excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around
the controls.
Excess water
in or around
the controls
may cause damage to the
appliance.
Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended.
Always
follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish stains
may occur during heating and cannot be removed. To replace knobs after cleaning,
line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Clean 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 clear water
and 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,
and then scrub with
a 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 rangetop.
The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper
ignition and a complete, even flame. Clean the burners routinely and especially after
bad spillovers which could clog these holes.
To remove,
clean and replace the entire
burner
cap assembly,
follow
the instructions
under
General
Cleaning.
DO NOT put burner
parts in the dishwasher.
Oven racks may be removed or left in the oven during the self-clean cycle for cleaning.
If removed,
clean by using
a mild,
abrasive cleaner following
manufacturer's
instructions.
Rinse with clean water and dry.
If the racks are cleaned in the self-clean cycle, their color will turn slightly blue and
the finish will be dull. After the self-clean cycle is complete, and the oven has cooled,
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 rack positions).
To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse
the door in water.
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
the gasket.
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