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On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
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Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
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Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
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All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while they are wet.
Cleaning Method:
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Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
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Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be
soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.
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Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617:
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
SURFACE BURNERS
See “Surface Burners” section.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
■
Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
■
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
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Steel-wool pad
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
Cleaning Method:
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Steel-wool pad
BROILER PAN AND GRID
Cleaning Method:
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Mildly abrasive cleanser:
Scrub with wet scouring pad.
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Solution of
¹₂
cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool
pad.
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Oven cleaner:
Follow product label instructions.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
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Dishwasher
Oven Light
The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Press the
manual oven light switch on the backguard to turn on and off.
Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and
the control knobs are off.
To Replace:
1.
Unplug range or disconnect power.
2.
Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
3.
Replace bulb.
4.
Plug in range or reconnect power.
Oven Door
For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven
door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off
and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.
To Remove:
1.
Open the oven door. Insert hinge pins, included with your
range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins while
the door is removed from the range.
2.
Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of
the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.
3.
Pull door straight up, then toward you. Do not remove hinge
pins until the door is replaced on the range.
