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Careand cleaning of the range.
Oven Air Vents
Never block the vents (air openings)of the
range.They providethe air inlet and outlet
that are necessary for the range to operate
properly with correct combustion.
Air openings are located at the rear of the
cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven
door,and at the bottom ofthe range, under
kick panel or broiler compartment (depending
on the model).
Vent appearance and location vary.
Pull the knob straight off the stem.
Lower Control Panel {Front Manifold Panel] and Knobs
It'sa good idea to wipe the control panel after
each useof the oven. Usea damp cloth to
clean or rinse. Forcleaning,use mild soap
and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and
water Forrinsing,useclean water Polishdry
with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers,strong liquid
cleaners,plasticscouring pads or oven
cleaners on the control panel-they will
damage the finish.
Do not bend knobs by pulling them up or
down or by hanging a towel or other such
loads.Thiscan damage the gasvalve shaft.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make surethe knobs are in the Offpositions
and pull them straight off the stems for
cleaning.
The knobs can be cleanedin a dishwasher
or they may also bewashed with soapand
water Makesurethe insidesof the knobs are
dry before replacing.
Replacethe knobs inthe Offposition to
ensure proper placement.
Metal parts can be cleanedwith soap and
water Donot usesteel wool, abrasives,
ammonia, acids or commercial oven
cleaners.Dry with a soft cloth.
Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care,the porcelain enamel
interior will retainits attractive finish for many
years.
Soap and water will normally do thejob.
Heavy spattering or spilloversmay require
cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanser
Soap-filledscouring pads may also be used.
Do not allow food spillswith a high sugar or
acid content (suchastomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruitjuices or piefilling)to remain on the
surface.They may cause dull spots even
after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the cleaning
job easier Place1/2 cup ammonia in a
shallow glass pan and leavein a cold oven
overnight. Theammonia fumes will help
loosenthe burned-on grease and food.
When necessary, you may usea commercial
oven cleaner Followthe package directions.
Cautions about using sprag-on oven
cleaners:
::J_::Becarefulwhere the oven cleaneris
sprabled.
::J_::Donot spray ovendeaner on the electrical
controlsand switches (onsome models)
becauseit could causeo short circuit and
resultin sparking or fire.
_: Donot allow o film from thedeoner to
remainon thetemperature sensing bulb-
itcould causethe ovento heatimproperly.
(Thebulb islocated at therear of the oven.)
Carefullbtwipe the bulb clean after each
ovendeoning, being carefulnot to move the
bulb aso change in its position could affect
how the ovenbakes.
_: Donot spray anblovencleaner on the
outsideovendoor,handlesor anblexterior
surfaceofthe oven,cabinet or painted
surfaces.Thecleanercon damage these
surfaces.
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