CARE AND CLEANING
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Coil Elements:
The surface elements are self cleaning,
burning off any spillage. However, removal of large
pieces of food or excess oil is recommended to prevent
smoking. To remove an element: Ensure it is cold, then
raise the front (approximately 1” / 2.5cm) and pull it
out of its receptacle. To replace, reverse this procedure.
All elements of the same size are interchangeable.
DO
NOT IMMERSE ELEMENT IN WATER
Control Panel and Knobs:
• Before cleaning the control panel be sure that the
knobs are in the OFF position. Clean with a soft cloth
and warm soapy water. Remove residues and dry
carefully; excess water in and around the controls may
damage the stove.
• The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
To remove, pull them straight off the stem. Clean with soft
cloth and warm soapy water; rinse well.
• To replace knobs after cleaning, connect the flat side
of the knob cavity to the control rod and press against
the knob to reconnect.
Oven Racks:
• To make the racks slide more easily you may apply a
small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper
towel and wipe the edges of the racks with it.
Broiler Pan:
• Remove broiler pan from oven after broiling and
carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a
proper container.
• Wash and rinse the broiler pan using hot water and a
soap-filled scouring pad.
• If food has burned on, sprinkle with detergent
while it is hot and cover it with wet paper towels or a
dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned-on food.
• Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning
powders, steel wool pads or harsh abrasives on any
surfaces. Vinegar and water solution may be used.
To Remove/Replace the Storage Drawer:
• Pull the drawer all the way out until it stops.
• Lift the drawer by its handle and pull all of the way out.
• To replace, reverse steps above.
To Replace Oven Light:
• Ensure the oven light is switched to OFF; Remove
the glass cover (where provided). Replace bulb with a
40 watt appliance bulb for standard ranges.
Oven Surface:
•
Be sure to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
• Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel
wool pads, synthetic fiber pads, or any other
materials that may damage the surface finishing.
• If any acid, grease, sugar, etc. spills on surfaces while
they are hot, use a dry paper towl or soft cloth to wipe it
up right away. When the surface has cooled, clean with
soft cloth and warm soapy water; rinse well.
• You may also use a solution of vinegar and water to
clean the oven surface. Use vinegar to remove hard
stains (white stains).
• Heavy spattering or spillover may require cleaning
with a mildly abrasive cleaner.
Oven Cavity:
• Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel
wool pads, synthetic fiber pads, or any other
materials that may damage the surface finishing.
• To clean the oven bottom, gently lift the bake
element. This will allow easier access to the oven bottom
for cleaning. Be careful not to raise the element more
than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position.
• Clean with warm soapy water; rinse and dry with a
clean soft cloth.
Lift-Off Oven Door:
• The oven door is removable for cleaning. To
remove:
• Open the door to the fully opened position.
• Pull up the lock located on both hinge supports and
engage it in the hook of the hinge levers. You may
have to apply a little downward pressure on the door
to pull the lock fully over the hooks.
• Grasp the door by the sides; pull the bottom of the
door up and toward you to disengage the hinge
supports. Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward
you while rotating the top of the door toward the
range to completely disengage hinge levers.
To replace: reverse the process above.
Cleaning the Inner Door:
• Soap and water should suffice; Heavy spattering or
spillovers may require cleaning with a mildly
abrasive cleaner.
• Use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the inside
of the door.
Cleaning the Outer Door:
• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
bottom, sides, and front of the oven door; rinse well.
• Do not let water drip into the vent openings.
• Use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside
of the door.
