General Care & Cleaning - Kenmore 790.4558 Series Use & Care Manual

General Care & Cleaning
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 spiliovers and
heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanlngs now wlll reduce the extent and difflculh/of major cleaning later.
Surfaces
Aluminum & Vinyl
Control Panel and Trim
Pieces
Glass, Painted and
Plastic Body Parts,
Control Knobs and
Decorative Trim Pieces
Stainless Steel (some
models) Oven door &
drawer front panel
Porcelain Enamel
Broiler Pan and Insert
(some models), Door
Liner, Body Parts.
Oven Racks
Oven Door
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Haw to Clean
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Before cleaning the control panel, 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 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. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may
occur during heating and cannot de removed. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the fiat
sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and
water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners
may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad
and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the
control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the finish. 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 fiat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Clean with hot, soapy water and dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and 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 off 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 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 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 baby oil or salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the rack
positions).
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 Hand _ .... Do Not Hand
'_1ean Oven Doo_ D O NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material, on
Clean Door i
Gasket
W_J_- _ Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or remove this gasket.
Surface Elements and Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier. The
Drlp Bawls (Models surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will
with Call Surface burn off. Food spilled on a cold element can be cleaned with a damp cloth any remaining soil
Elements) will burn off the next time element is used. NEVER iMMERSE A SURFACE ELEMENT IN WATER. To
remove surface element and drip bowls, follow the instructions under General Care & Cleaning.
To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still warm.
Hard-to-remove, burned-on soils can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes
in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or solution made of equal parts ammonia and water. A nylon
scrubber may be used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleanser or steel wool, as they will
scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish, and dry with a soft cloth. To replace
drip bowls and surface elements, follow the instructions under General Cleaning.
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