Kenmore 790.4526 Series Use & Care Manual page 17

Genera Care & C eaning (cont'd)
Porcelain Ename_ Oven C_eaning
PorceUain has a smooth finish and is a type of gUassfused to metal Oven cbaners can be
used on aH interior oven porceUain surfaces,
GeneraJ CJeaning
Remove soils using hot, soapy water, Do not allow food spHUs with a high sugar or acid
content (such as milk, tomatoes, saukerkraut, fruit juices or pie fHHng)to remain on the
surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning,
To Remove Heavy Soit
1, AHow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight or for severaU hours with the oven
door dosed, Clean softened spots using hot, soapy water, Rinse well with water and a
clean cloth,
2, If soil remains, use a soap-filbd scouring pad or a nonabrasive cleaner, If necessary,
use an oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions, DO NOT mix ammonia with
othercbaners,
Adhere to the following precautions when using oven cJeanere:
1, DO NOT spray on the electrical controls or switches because it could cause a short
circuit and result in sparking or fire,
2, DO NOT allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensing bulb
located at the top left rear corner of the oven; it could cause the oven to heat
improperly, Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each oven cleaning, being careful not to
move the bulb, A change in its position could affect how the oven bakes, Avoid
bending the bulb and capillary tube,
3, DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket, handles or any exterior
surfaces of the range, wood or painted surfaces, The cleaner can damage these
surfaces,
4, DO NOT clean the oven door gasket, Care should be taken not to rub, damage or
remove this gasket,
To Ctean the Oven Bottom
The bake element is designed to be gently tilted using your hand from the front of the bake
element, This allow easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning, Be careful not to raise
the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position,
Clean using hot, soapy water, a mild abrasive cleanser, a soap°filled abrasive pad or oven
cleaner following oven cleaner manufacturer's instructions,
DO NOT line the oven walls, bottom, racks or any other part of the appliance
with aluminum foil, Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and
cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface
of the oven),
Adhere to the
following cJeaning
precautions:
o Allow the oven to
cool before cleaning,
o Wear rubbergloves
appliance manually,
Remove spiHovere and
heavy soils as soon as
possibJe. ReguJar
cJeanings now will
reduce the extent and
difficuJty of major
cteaning tater.
Ammonia
must be rinsed before
operating the oven,
Provide adequate
ventilation,
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