General Care & Cleaning - Kenmore 790- 9663 Use & Care Manual

General Care & Cleaning
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Surfaces:
Aluminum & Vinyl
Painted & plastic control
panel parts & decorative
trims
Glass control panel
Stainless Steel, chrome
control panel & metal
decorative trims
Porcelain enamel broiler
pan & insert, door liner,
body parts & interior
Warmer Drawer area
Porcelain oven racks
Oven door
Ceramic Cooktop
How to Clean:
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soil and built-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.
Before cleaning the glass control panel make sure all cooktop controls are
set to OFF and activate the Cooktop Lockout feature (See page 8 for complete Cooktop
Lockout instructions).
Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth then rinse with clean water. 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.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners. This type of cleaner will permanently scratch the glass
control panel. DO NOT place or leave cleaning supplies on the ceramic cooktop while
cleaning the glass control panel. Move these items to a kitchen counter-top. To finish
cleaning or for lighter soil use a typical household glass cleaner and paper towels.
Clean Stainless Steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a
cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. 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 from the surface as bluish
stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
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.
Porcelain oven racks may be left in the oven during the Self-Clean cycle. If further cleaning
is required, remove the racks after the oven has cooled & clean using a mild non-abrasive
cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water and let dry. After the
Self-Clean cycle is done and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the oven racks with wax
paper or a cloth containing a small amount of vegetable oil. This will make the racks glide
easier into the oven rack positions.
To clean oven door remove following the door removal instructions in this Use & Care Guide.
Wash soiled areas with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse the door in
water.
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.
Follow the instructions the "Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance" in this Use & Care Guide.
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