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Care & Cleaning
Cleaning
recommendation
table
Surface
type
Control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative
trim
Aluminum,
plastic or vinyl trim
pieces
Recommendation
For general
cleaning,
use hot, soapy water
and a cloth. For more difficult
soils and
built-up
grease, apply
a liquid detergent
directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-
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 OFF position;
grasp firmly
and pull straight
off the shaft. To replace
knobs after cleaning,
line up
the fiat 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
(on
Control key pad membrane
some models)
and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Clean using hot, soapy
Decorative
trim (some models)
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.
Oven interior
& door liner
Gentle
scubbing
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 difficult
spots
Porcelain
enamel
broil pan and
with an ammonia-soaked
paper
towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water
broil pan insert (some models)
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
(mill<, tomatoes,
sauerkraut,
fruit juices or pie filling)
to remain
on the
surface;
they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
The oven interior is porcelain
coated
and safe to clean with oven cleaners
following
manufacturer's
instructions.
After cleaning,
remove any oven cleaner
or the porcelain
may become
damaged
during future
heating.
Do not spray oven cleaner
on any
electrical
controls or switches.
Do not spray or allow
oven cleaner to build up on
oven temperature
sensing bulb. Do not spray cleaner
on oven door trim, door gasket,
plastic drawer
glides, handles or any exterior
surfaces of the range. Clean any soils
from oven frame
and door liner outside the oven door gasket. Clean with hot, soapy
water.
Rinse using clean water and a cloth. For additional
cleaning
information
see
General
cleaning
in the Care & Cleaning
section.
Oven racks
Remove oven racks from oven cavity
before cleaning.
Clean by using a mild,
abrasive
cleaner
following
manufacturer's
instructions.
Rinse with clean water, dry
and then replace
in oven.
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.
Stalnless Steel (on some models)
Only use cleaners
and polishes that are specifically
manufactured
for cleaning
stainless steel. Always
rub in direction
of metal grain to avoid damaging.
Do not use
cleaners
with
high concentrations
of chlorides
or chlorine.
Do not use harsh
scrubbing
cleaners.
Polish with a lint-free
cloth. Always
be sure to wipe excess
deaner/polish
off from the metal surface
as bluish stains may occur during future
oven heating
that cannot
be removed.
Clean heavier soils with hob soapy water
and
a dishcloth.
Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.
Cooktop surface
Do not use spray oven cleaners
on the cooktop.
See Cleaning
the cooktop
and burner
Surface burners
grates instructions provided
in the Care & Cleaning
section.
Burner grates
14
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