JCAS640RMSS Owner's Manual

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Cleaning the Range – Exterior (Cont.)

CARE AND CLEANING:CleaningtheRange–Exterior/Oven

Drip Pans

Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.

For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place

theminacoveredcontainer(oraplasticbag)with

⁄4 cup

ammonia to loosen the soil. Rinse with clean water and

polish with a clean soft cloth.

The drip pans may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.

Cleantheareaunderthedrippansoften.Built-upsoil,

especially grease, may catch fire.

Donotcoverthedrippanswithfoil.Usingfoilsoclose

to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to

the range.

NOTE: If your cooktop is equipped with shiny, silver-

colored drip pans, do not clean them in the self-cleaning

oven. Permanent damage to the finish can occur.

If your cooktop is equipped with black or gray porcelain-

coated drip pans, they can be cleaned in the oven during

theself-cleaningcycle.Beforeyoubeginaself-cleaning

cycle, remove any heavy soil from the drip pans and

placethemontheporcelain-coatedovenracks.Donot

place the drip pans directly on the oven bottom. After

the self-cleaning cycle is completed and the drip pans

are cool, wipe them with a damp cloth to remove any

remaining ash or residue.

Besureallcontrolsareoffandallsurfacesarecoolbeforecleaninganypartoftheoven.

Oven Interior

The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually

or by using steam clean process.

Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and

basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration

and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool,

then clean and rinse.

Manual Cleaning

Donotuseovencleaners,strongliquidcleansers,steel

wool, or scouring pads on the interior of the oven. For

soils on the oven bottom and other enameled surfaces,

use a gentle abrasive containing oxalic acid, such as

BarKeepersFriend

, with a non-scratch sponge. Take

care not to apply any abrasive cleaners or sponges to

the door glass, as it will scratch the reflective coating.

The oven interior and door glass may be cleaned using

a soft cloth with a mild soap and water, or vinegar and

water solution. After cleaning, rinse with clean water and

dry with a soft cloth.

Steam Cleaning

Steam Cleaning is for cleaning light soil from your oven.

To use the Steam Clean feature:

1. Start with the oven at room temperature.

2. Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven.

3.Pour1/2cupofwaterontothebottomoftheoven.

4. Close the door.

5. Turn your oven temperature knob to Warm.

6.Setatimerfor21/2minutes.Whentimeisfinish,

turn oven temperature knob to Off.

7. Set a timer for 27 minutes to allow oven to cool down.

DonotopenthedoorduringtheSteamCleaning.Atthe

end of the cycle, soak up the remaining water, and wipe

the moisture-softened soil from the oven walls and door.

Oven Exterior

Donotuseovencleaners,abrasivecleansers,strong

liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads or

cleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven.

Cleanwithamildsoapandwaterora50/50solutionof

vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water and dry with a

soft cloth. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they

are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight.

Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and

basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration

and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool,

then clean and rinse.

Oven Racks

All oven racks may be cleaned by hand with an abrasive

cleaner or steel wool.

After cleaning the racks, use a soft cloth or paper towel

to rub a small amount of vegetable oil on the left and

right edges of the rack. This will ensure the racks are

easy to slide in and out of the oven

Oven

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