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General Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range
Beforecleaning any part of the range, be sure al controls are turned OFFand the
range isCOOL.REMOVESPtLLOVERSAND HEAVYSOILINGASSOONAS POSSIBLE.
REGULARCLEANINGSWILLREDUCETHENUMBEROFMAJORCLEANINGSLATER,
Surfaces
Aluminum (Trim Pieces)& Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic
Control Knobs, Body Parts, and
Decorative Trim
Control Panel
Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates,
Under the Cooktop, Cooktop,
Broter Pan and Insert (some
models), Rol-out Broiler, Door
Liner and Oven Bottom
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Decorative Trim, Drip Pans
Oven Racks
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Surface Burners
Oven Door
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How to Clean
Use hot, soapywater and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more dift7cult soils 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 controlpanel, turn allcontrols to OFFand remove the control knobs. To remove,
)ul each knob straight off the shaft. Cleanas instructed above. Besureto squeezeexcesswater from
the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excesswater in or
]round the controls may causedamage to the appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the
flat sidesof both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Clean in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not removed, follow these cooktop
cleaning instructions: Gentlescouring with a soapyscouring padwill remove most spots. Rinsewith
aI: I solution of clearwater and ammonia. Ifnecessaol, coverdifficult spotswith anammonia-soaked
paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinsewith clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a
soap-filled scouring pad. Rinseand wipe dry with a dean cloth. Removeall cleanersor the porcelain
may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the rangetop.
Cleanwith hot, soapywater and adishcloth. Rinsewith cleanwater andacloth. Coverstubborn spots
with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse. C]eanersmade especialy for
stainless steel are recommended. Be sureto rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during
heating and cannot be removed.
Oven rackscan be removedor left in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle for cleaning. Ifremoved,
clean byusing amild, abrasivecleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinsewith cleanwater
and dry.
if the racks arecleaned in the self-clean cycle,their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will be
dull After the self-clean cycleiscompleted, and the oven has cooled, rub the sidesof the rackswith
wax paper or acloth containing asmallamount of babyoil or salad oil (this will make the racksglide
easier into the rack positions).
The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a
complete, even flame. Cleanburner holes routinely with a smallgauge wire or needle andespecially
after bad spilovers which could clog these holes.
Toremove and replace burner units per your model, see "To Remove and Replace Burners" under
General Cleaning. To clean, soak the burners in a I: 1clean water and ammonia solution for 30 to
40 minutes. Forstubborn stains, scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanserand a damp
cloth. Before putting the burner back, dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes.
Then replace it, making sure it is properly seated and level. DO NOT put burner units in the
dishwasher.
Tocleanoven door, washwith hot,soapywater and aclean cloth.DO NOT immersethe door inwater.
DO NOT cleanthe ovendoor gasket.(Self<leaning ovenonly:Theovendoor gasketismadeof awoven
material which isessentialfor a good seal).Careshould be taken not to rub, damage or removethe
gasket.
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