CARE AND MAINTENANCE
PORCELAIN OVEN INTERIOR
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NOTE: Wait for range to cool before cleaning.
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With proper care, the porcelain enamel interior will retain its attractive
fi
nish for many
years.
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Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may require
cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanser. Soapy, wet pads may also be used. Do not
allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices or pie
fi
lling) to remain on the surface. They may cause dull spots even after
cleaning.
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Household ammonia may make the cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup ammonia in a
shallow glass pan and leave in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia fumes will help
loosen the burned-on grease and food.
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When necessary, you may use a commercial oven cleaner. Follow the package
directions.
Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners:
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Do not spray the oven cleaner on the electrical controls and switches, because it could cause a short circuit and result
in sparking or
fi
re.
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Do not allow a
fi
lm from the cleaner to remain on the temperature sensor - it could cause the oven to heat improperly.
(The sensor is located at the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each oven cleaning, being careful
not to move the sensor since a change in its position could affect how the oven bakes.
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Do not spray any oven cleaner on the outside oven door, handles or any exterior surface of the oven, cabinet or
painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage these surfaces.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides, control panel and door. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water
solution. Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansing powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.
OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT (on some models)
WARNING
SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD
Before replacing the oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool
completely.
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.
To remove the cover:
1. Twist lens counterclockwise about a quarter turn to remove.
Do not remove any screws
to remove the cover.
2. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb or two-prong halogen bulb, as appropriate.
To replace the cover:
1. Line up tabs of lens in front of tabs on housing and rotate clockwise to engage.
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