General Cleaning - Kenmore Sears gas range Use And Care Manual

General 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 spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular
cleanings will reduce the effort required for major cleanings later.
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and
Body Parts, Control Knobs built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30
and DecorativeTrim Pieces to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on
any of these materials; they can scratch.
Control Panels
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates, Cooktop
Surface, BelowCooktop,
Broiler Pan & Insert, Broiler
Drawer, Door Liner a nd
Oven Bottom
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Parts, Drip Pans
Oven Racks
Surface Burners
Oven Door
Before cleaning the controlpanel, 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 flat sides of
both the knob and the shaft, then push the knob(s) into place.
Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert 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 clean 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, 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 range top.
Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth.
Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes.
Rinse. Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rins,
the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.
Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racksuunder 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).
The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper
ignition and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small
gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these
holes.
To remove and replace burner units per your model, see UTo Remove and Replace
Burners" under General Cleaning. To clean, soak the burners in a 1:1 solution of
ammonia and water for 30 to 40 minutes. For stubborn stains, scrub with soap and
water or a mild abrasive cleanser and a damp cloth. Dry the burners thoroughly in a
warm oven for 30 minutes. Then replace them, making sure they are properly
seated and level. DO NOT wash burner units in the dishwasher.
To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT
immerse the door in water.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a silicone
rubber material which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or remove the gasket.
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