Kenmore 73511 Owner's Manual page 33

Ca =eand C eaning
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range
will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow
these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure
safe and proper maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRaC POWER IS D_SCONNECTED
BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
Burner Grates
Grates should be washed regularly and, of course,
after spillovers Wash them in hot, soapy water and
rinse with clean water. Dry the grates with a
cloth--don't put them back on the range wet.. When
replacing the grates, be sure they're positioned
securely over the burners°
To get rid of burned-on food, soak the grates in a
slightly diluted liquid detergent..
Although they're durable, the grates will gradually lose
their shine, regardless of the best care you can give
them.. This is due to their continual exposure to high
temperatures_
Do not operate a burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
Drip Pans
Remove the grates° Then lift out the drip pans. Drip
pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand--after
pans cool slightly, sprinkle on detergent, wash or
scour with hot water, rinse and dry.
If your range is equipped with porcelain enamel drip
pans, you can clean them in the self-cleaning oven..
After wiping off boilovers that are not stuck on, place
one pan upside down on each shelf.
Caution: Chrome-plated drip pans (on models so
equipped) should never be cleaned in the self-clean-
ing oven.
Range Top Burners
The holes in the
burners of your
range must be kept
clean at all times for
proper ignition and
an even, unham-
".. pered flame.
You should clean
the burners routinely,
especially after bad spiltovers, which could clog these
holes_ Burners lift out for cleaning.
To remove burned-on food, soak the burner in a solu-
tion of mild liquid detergent and water. Soak the burn-
er for 20 to 30 minutes. If the food doesn't rinse off
completely, scrub it with soap and water and a brush
or plastic pad. Do not use steel wool or abrasive
cleaners because they will clog the burner openings
and scratch the burners° If the holes become clogged,
clean them with a toothpick..
Before putting the burner back, shake out excess
water and dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm
oven for 30 minutes.. Then place it back in the range,
making sure it is properly seated and level.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance
Lift-up Cooktop
There are a number of precautions you can take to
avoid marring the porcelain enamel surface of the
cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull Don't
slide heavy pans across it. if you spill foods with a lot
of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or
foods with high sugar content, clean them up as soon
as possible. If allowed to set, these foods could cause
a dull spot.. Also, no matter how stubborn the food
stain, never use harsh abrasive cleansers. They could
permanently damage the enamel surface.. We recom-
mend a cleanser such as Soft Scrub '_' b rand cleanser*
or a similar cleaning product.
You may notice slightly bluish or darker spots in the
porcelain burner well area around the grate support
bumps. These are normal..
Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch fire..
To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted up
To raise the cooktop:
1. Be sure burners are turned off..
2. Remove the grates_
3. Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up.
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Dual support rods
will hold the cooktop
up while you clean
underneath it
After cleaning under
the cooktop with hot,
soapy water and
a clean cloth, lower the cooktop Be careful not to
pinch your fingers
*Soft Scrub ¢' is a registered trademark of the Clorox Company
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