Care & Cleaning; Cleaning Recommendation Table - Kenmore Elite 970- 6601 Use & Care Manual

Care & Cleaning

Cleaning recommendation table

Surface type
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim
Control knobs (some models)
Control panel
Control keypad membrane
Decorative trim (some models)
Porcelain enamel parts & door
liner
Oven interior
Porcelain coated oven racks
Oven door
Ceramic cooktop
Stainless Steel (some models)
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 flat sides of both knob and shaft; then push knob into place.
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF, activate oven lock (on some
models) and cooktop lock (on some models) and remove control knobs (some
models). Do not use 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.
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 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 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 the
surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before
starting Flex Clean. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven
door gasket. For very important cleaning precautions be sure to read all the
instructions in the Flex Clean section.
Porcelain coated heavy duty oven racks may be left in oven during Flex Clean. After
a self-cleaning cycle, let the oven completely cool. If needed use a damp cloth to
wipe any ash from oven racks.
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 use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See "Cooktop cleaning" and
"Cooktop maintenance" later in the Care & Cleaning section.
Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning
stainless steel. Always wipe 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
cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future
oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and
a dishcloth. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.
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