Kenmore 46981 Use, Care, Safety Manual page 15

On the following pages, all removable parts on your range are shown_
Refer to those pages when cleaning your range.
Warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your range_ Do not use metal
scouring pads, except where recommended.
MATERIALS
.............. P'_"RT ................ CILEAblIHG ........................... ................. REMARKS
Solid elements Detergent, warm water The red dot in the center of the element can be
removed with a soap-filled steel wool pad.
*Dry we!! underneath before NOTE: Do not use Armor The dot is used by the element manufacturer
replacing module after All® to identify the element as having an internal
cleaning. . thermal protector.
For light spills wipe the element with a damp cloth. For heavy spills, scrub with
a scouring pad and/or scouring powder. Heavy stains can be removed with 80-
t00 grit sand paper.
Clean the stainless steel ring and pan sensor with non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaner. It is normal for the ring and sensor to turn gold with use.
After cleaning, wipe element with a damp cloth and turn element on a medium
setting to dry. Apply a light coating of salt-free vegetable oil to the element
surface to improve the appearance of the element and to prevent the element
from rusting.
A solid element dressing is available through Sears stores or Sears Service
Centers° Order stock #40081. The dressing restores the color of the element and
helps prevent the element from staining° The element must be clean before the
dressing is applied.
Open coil elements Dry stiff brush Do not put the elements in water° To remove
*Dry well underneath charred soil, clean cool elements with a dry
before replacing module brush.
after cleaning.
Reilectoi bowls Detergent, wat'e'r, ammonia ............... Wash the reftect0r b0wls with water and soap .....
Reflector plates after each use. Stubborn stains may require
an ammonia soaked paper towel.
_Grill elemeni ....................... Dry stiff brush It cleans itself during normal use. To remove
any charred soil, clean the cooled element
with a dry stiff brush.
Grill grids Detergent and water Wash at the sink with soap and water. Use a
non-metal scouring pad if necessary. DO
NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. Recondi-
tion the grill grids occasionally with cooking
oil. Grill grids can be washed in dishwasher.
Griddle Detergent and water After cooking a greasy food, wipe the griddle
while it is warm with a dry paper towel. When
*Dry well underneath
before replacing module cool, wash at the sink with soap and water.
after cleaning. Recondition the griddle occasionallywith oil.
Downdraft vents Detergent and water Wash'"grills and filters at the sink° Be sure
and filters blower switch is off. Wash vent chambers
with a damp soapy cloth. Rinse and dry.
Filters may be washed in dishwasher° Place
filters carefully so that they are not crushed
by other dishes. Some discoloration may
occur but will not affect performance.
Grease jar Detergent and water Jar may be replaced with a standard pint jar.
If you choose to clean, empty all grease.
Cleanse well in sink or dishwasher.
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