General Care & Cleaning - Kenmore 79090819402 Use & Care Manual

General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Table
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body
Parts, and Decorative Trim
Stainless Steel, Chrome Control Panel,
Decorative Trim
Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and Insert,
Door Liner, Body Parts, Warmer Drawer
(if equipped)
Oven Racks
Oven door
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils
andbuilt-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 controlpanel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control
knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy
water and a dishcloth. Rinse with a clean water using 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.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. 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 of clearwater 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
cooktop.
Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before
Setting Oven Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's
instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides
of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of 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, on self cleaning models, which is essential fora good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
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