Hotpoint RB787WC2WW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 21

Careand cleaning of the range,
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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
If your range is removed for cleaning,
servicing or any reason, be sure the
anti-tip device is re-engaged properly
when the range is replaced. Failure
to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and cause inju_
Oven Interior (non-self clean models)
With proper care, the porcelain enmnel
finish on the inside of the oven-top,
bottom, sides, back and inside of the door-
_dll stay ne_qooking tin yems.
I,et tile range cool before cleaning. We
recolnlnend that you wear rubber gloves
when cleaning the range.
Soap and water will normally do the job.
Hemy spattering or spilh)vers m W require
cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner.
Soap-filled, steel-wool pads m W also
be used.
Donotallow foodspillswith a high
sugaror acidcontent(such asmilk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruitjuieesor
pie filling)toremainon thesurface. T hey may
cause a duffspotevenaftercleaning.
Household ammonia may make the
cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup in a
shallow glass or potte U container in a cold
oven overnight. The mnmonia fim_es will
help loosen the burned-on grease and tood.
If necessm7, }_)umay use an ()yen cleaner.
Follow the package directions.
Donotsprayovencleaneron theelectrical c ontrols
andswitchesbecause it couldcause a shortcircuit
andresultin sparking or fire.
Donotallowa film fromthecleanertobum upon
thetemperature s ensor--it couldcausetheovento
heatimproperly (Thesensor is located at thetopof
theoven.)Carefully wipethesensor deanafter each
ovencleaningbeingcareful n ot to movethesensor
asa change in its positioncouldaffecthow the
ovenbakes.
Do not spray any oven cleaneron the oven door,
handles or any exterior surfaceof the oven, cabinets
or painted surfaces. Thecieaner can damage these
surfaces.
Lift flTedoor straight up and off flTe
hflTges.
Thegasket la designed with a gap at
the bottom to allow for proper air
circulation.
Because the area flTsidethe gasket la
cleaned during the self-clean cycle,
you do not need to clean this by hand.
The area outside the gasket and the
front frame can be cleaned with a
soap-filled steel-wool pad, hot water
and detergent.Rinse well with a
vinegar and water soletlan.
Do not rub or clean the door
gasket--it has an extremely low
reslatance to abrasion.
If you notice the gasMt becoming
worn, frayed or damaged in any way
or ff it has become displaced on the
door, you shodd have it replaced.
Lift-OffOven Door
Tile oven door is rem_wable tbr (leaning.
Donothft thedoorby thehandle.Makesurethe
oven/scompletely c ool
Toremovethedeer,open it to tile special sto 1)
position. Grasp firmly on each side and lift
the door suaight up and offtl_e hinges.
Donotplacehan& betweenthehingeandtheoven
doorframe.
Toreplacethe doer, m ake sure tile hinges are
in the special stop position. Position tl_e
slots in tile bottom of tile door squarely over
die hinges and sl()wlyl()wer il over bodl
binges.
Toclean the insideof thedoor:
i;ySoap and water will normally do the job.
Hemy spattering or spilh)vers may require
cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner.
Soap-filled, steel-wool pads m W also be
used.
Donotallow foodspillswith a highsugaror acid
content(such asmilk,tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juicesor pie filling)to remainon thesurface. T hey
maycause a dull spotevenafter cleaning
Toclean the outside of the door:
>:Use soap and water to thoroughly clean
the top, sides and flont of the oven door.
Rinse well. You m W also use a glass
cleaner to clean the glass on the ou/side
of the door. Do not let water drip into the
vent openings.
>: Spillage ofmm'inades, fl_uitjuices, tomato
sauces and basting materials containing
acids may cruise discoloration and should
be wiped up immediately. When sudace is
cool, clean and rinse.
i;_}: Do not use oven
(leaners, (leaning
powders or hmsh abrasives on tile
outside of tlle door.
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