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CARE & CLEANING (Cleaning Chart)
Cleaning various parts of your appliance
Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the appliance is COOL. REMOVE
SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF
MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces
Aluminum (trim pieces) &
Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic
Body Parts, Control Knobs &
Decorative Trim Pieces
Control Panel
Porcelain Enamel
Cooktop Surface, Below
Cooktop, Broiler Pan & Insert
(some models), Door Liner,
Oven Bottom
Chrome
Cooktop Surface
Oven Racks
Oven Door
DO hand
clean frame
DO NOT hand
clean oven
door gasket
DO hand
clean door
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How to Clean
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
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 fi rst. 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 fi nish. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF
position; grasp fi rmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning,
line up the fl at sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
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 as instructed above.
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 fl at sides of both the knob and
the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Clean broiler pan and insert (some models) in the dishwasher and dry upon removal.
If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
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 diffi cult spots with an
ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a
damp cloth, then scrub with a soap-fi lled 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.
Cleaners made especially for stainless steel and chrome as Stainless Steel Magic,
or other similar cleaners are recommended. Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating
and cannot be removed.
Remove racks. See "To remove and to replace an oven rack" under Oven vent(s) and
racks. 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 NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven
material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
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