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Cleaning
recommendation
table
Surface type
Recommendation
Control knobs
Painted
body parts
Painted decorative
trim
Aluminum
(trim pieces) & vinyl
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.
• Control panel
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF and if needed
• Decorative
trim (some models)
remove any knobs from the panel. Clean using hot, soapy water and
a dishcloth.
Be sure to squeeze excess water from the dishcloth
before wiping the control panel; especially when wiping around
the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause
damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a
dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before
wiping the control panel.
• Easy Care TM Stainless
Steel
If your range finish is Easy Care TM Stainless Steel (some models),
(some models)
clean the coated surface with warm soapy water using a clean sponge
or cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth. DO
NOT use ANY store bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners or
any other types of cleaners containing any abrasives, chlorides,
chlorine or ammonia. It is recommended to use mild dish soap and
water or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar.
• Oven interior (see Self-Cleaning section)
Gentle scouring with a soapy non-abrasive scouring pad will remove
most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If
• Keep Warm Drawer
porcelain surfaces
necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
paper towel
• Porcelain
enamel broil pan &
for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and
broil pan insert (if equipped)
then scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive scouring pad. Rinse and
wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may
• Door liner & porcelain enamel parts
become damaged during future heating.
• Oven racks
Oven racks must be removed from oven before starting
a
self-clean
cycle. Clean using a mild, abrasive cleaner following the
manufacturer's
instructions. Rinse with clean water and let dry.
• Oven door exterior
surfaces
Use soap & water to thoroughly
clean the top, sides and front of the
oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside
glass of the oven door. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not
spray or allow water
or the glass cleaner to enter the door
vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh
abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. Do not
clean the oven door gasket. On self-cleaning models the oven door
gasket is made of glass woven material which is essential for a good
seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
• Cooktop surface and contoured
well
See Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners instructions
provided in
areas, surface burner heads, caps and
the following Care & Cleaning section.
burner grates
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