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Cleaning Various Parts
of Your Range
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sureall controls are turned OFFand the
range is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regutar
cleaning will reduce the effort required for major cleaning later.
Surfaces How to Clean
Vinyl and Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Aluminum (Trim Pieces)
Control Panel
Stainless Steel
Control panel,
Oven doorand
Drawerfront panel
Oven Racks
Cooktop, under Cooktop,
Broiler Pan and Insert,
Door Liner, Small Oven
Oven Door
Glass, Paint and Plastic
Control Knobs, Body Parts
and Decorative Trim
Before cleaning the controlpanel, turn all controls to OFFand remove the control knobs. To
remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Be
sureto squeeze excesswater from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping
around the controls. Excesswater in or around the controls may cause damage to the appli-
ance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft;
then push the knob into place.
Cleaners made especially for stainless steel asStainless Steel Magic, or other similar cleaners
are recommended. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Be sureto rinsethe cleaners
as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.
Remove racks. See "To remove and to replace an Oven Rack" under Setting Oven Controls.
Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water
and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sidesof the rackswith 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).
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinsewith 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. Rinsewith 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 usespray oven cleaners on
the cooktop.
Toclean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse the door
in waten
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material
which isessential for a good seal. Care shoutd be taken not to rub, damage or remove the
gasket.
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. Leaveon soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse
with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT useabrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can
scratch. Toremove control knobs, turn to the OFFposition; grasp firmly and pull straight off the
shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft;
then push the knob into place.
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