Cleaning Recommendation Table - Electrolux Electric Range Use & Care Manual

Cleaning recommendation table
Surface type Recommendation
= Control knobs (some models) For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils
• Painted body parts and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on
• Painted decorativetrim soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive
• Aluminum, plasticorvinyltrim cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control
knobs, turn to OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To
replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft; then
push knob into place.
• Control panel Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF, activate oven lockout
• Control keypad membrane (on some models)and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use
• Decorative trim (some models) abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. Clean using hot,
soapy water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth
before wiping 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. ........
• Stainless steel (some models) Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean
water and a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of
chlorides or chlorine. 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.
• Porcelain enamel parts Gentle scrubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots.
Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover
• Broiler pan and broiler pan difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes.
insert (if equipped) Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled no-
scratch cleaning pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow food
spills with high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices
or pie filling) to remain on surface; they may leave a dull spot after cleaning.
• Oven interior Remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting self-
clean. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door
gasket. For very important preparation information be sure to read all the
instructions in the self-cleaning section.
• Oven racks Oven racks must be removed from oven. Do not clean oven racks in
oven during the self=clean cycle. Remove and clean using a mild, abrasive
cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Thoroughly rinse and dry.
• Oven door 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 a woven material which is essential for a
good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
• Surface elements and drip bowls Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See "Surface elements and
drip bowls" in the Care &Cleaning section.