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Ger|era
Care & CReaning
C_eaning 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 spillovers and
heavy soiling as soon as possible, Regular deanings will reduce the effort required for major cleanings later,
Surfaces
Atuminum
& Vinyl
Control
Panel and Trim
Pieces
Glass, Painted and PJastic
Body Parts, Control Knobs
and Decorative
Trim Pieces
StainJess SteeJ (some
models) Oven door & drawer
Oven Racks
Surface Elements and Drip
Bowls
Porcelain
EnameJ
Broiler Pan and Insert, Door
Liner, Body Parts and
Warmer Drawerand Drawer
Cavity,
How to Ctean
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
sush the knob into place,
Forgeneral
cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth, Formore difficultsofls
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
fiat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place,
Clean with hot, soapy water and discloth, Rinse with clean water and cloth, Do not use
cteaners
with high concentrations
of cHorides
or chJorines. 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,
Remove racks, See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" 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),
Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier, The
surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on, Food spilled on a hot element
will burn off, Food spilled on a cold element can be cleaned with a damp cloth
any remaining
soil 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 GeneraJ
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
GeneraJ Cleaning,
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,
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