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Cleaning Various Parts of Your Appliance
Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the cooktop and oven are
cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty
and time of major cleaning
Surface Type
Recommendation
Aluminum and Vinyl
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Painted and plastic
control knobs Painted
body parts Painted
decorative trims
Using a soft cloth and clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50
solution of vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry
and polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft
cloth first. Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area.
Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on
the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid
cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage
the finish. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp firmly and
pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides
of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Stainless Steel
Your appliance’s finish may be made with stainless steel (some models). Clean
the stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth. Rinse with
clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use any store bought clean-
ers like stainless steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any
abrasive, chlo- rides, chlorine or ammonia. It is recommended to use mild dish
soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar.
Cooktop
Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See “
Glass Cooktop Cleaning
”
on
page 26
.
Porcelain enamel broil-
er pan and insert (avail-
able by mail order)
Door liner and body
parts
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with
a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with
an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water
and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and
wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become
damaged during future heating.
Oven racks
Oven racks must be removed from oven cavity. Clean by using a mild, abrasive
cleaner following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.
Oven door
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides, and front of the oven
door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner won the outside glass of the door.
Do not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or the glass
cleaner to enter the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, or
any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
or remove this gasket
Oven interior
For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom. Clean
any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket,
CARE AND CLEANING
