CARE AND CLEANING OF THE RANGE (cont’d)
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Remove the grates an lift out the drip pans. Drip pans can be cleaned in a dishwasher or
by hand.
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When replacing the drip pans, make sure they are in the correct position.
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Place them in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let soak several hours or
overnight. Wash, rinse well and dry.
DRIP PANS (if so equipped)
Do not clean the drip pans in a self-cleaning oven.
CAUTION
Cooktop Surface
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To avoid damaging the porcelain-enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from
becoming dull, clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices, etc.) or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set.
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When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For other spills such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled. Then rinse and polish with a dry
cloth.
• NOTE:
For stainless steel cooktops, refer to the Stainless steel surfaces section.
Oven Air Vents
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Never block the vents (air openings of the range.
They provide the air inlet and outlet that are neces-
sary for the range to operate properly with correct
combustion.
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Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop,
at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the
bottom of the range.
Vent appearance and location vary.
Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs
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It is a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven. Use a damp cloth to
clean or rinse. For cleaning, use mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and
water. For rinsing, use clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth.
•
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven
cleaners on the control panel - they will damage the
fi
nish.
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Do not try to bend knobs by pulling them up or down or by hanging a towel or other such
loads. This can damage the gas valve shaft.
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The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
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Make sure the knobs are in the
OFF
positions and pull them straight off the stems for
cleaning.
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The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and
water. Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry before replacing.
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Replace the knobs in the
OFF
position to ensure proper placement.
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Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water. Do not use steel wool, abrasives, am-
monia, acids or commercial oven cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.
• NOTE:
Knobs are not interchangeable. Be sure to reinstall the knobs to the original loca-
tion.
Surface burner knob
Lower oven knob
(on some models)
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