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Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs
It’s.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.
finish .
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 .
The.control.knobs.may.be.removed.for.easier.
cleaning .
Make.sure.the.knobs.are.in.the.
OFF
.positions.
and.pull.them.straight.off.the.stems.for.
cleaning .
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 .
Replace.the.knobs.in.the.
OFF
.position.to.ensure.
proper.placement .
Metal.parts.can.be.cleaned.with.soap.and.
water ..Do.not.use.steel.wool,.abrasives,.
ammonia,.acids.or.commercial.oven.cleaners ..
Dry.with.a.soft.cloth .
NOTE:
Knobs are not interchangeable. Be sure to
reinstall the knobs to the original location.
Surface.burner.knob
Lower.oven.knob.(on.some models)
Red.line
Lift-Up Cooktop
(on models with standard twin burners)
Clean.the.area.under.the.cooktop.often ..
Built-up.soil,.especially.grease,.may.catch.on.
fire ..
To.make.cleaning.easier,.the.cooktop.may.be.
lifted.up .
NOTE:
Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner
models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage
and improper operation of the range.
To raise the cooktop:
..Be.sure.the.burners.are.turned.off .
...Remove.the.grates .
...Grasp.the.two.front.burner.wells.and.lift.
up .
Clean.under.the.cooktop.with.hot,.soapy.water.
and.a.clean.cloth ..If.you.removed.your.surface.
burners.while.cleaning,.make.sure.they.are.
properly.seated.when.replacing.them .
After.cleaning,.lower.the.cooktop.(be.careful.
not.to.pinch.your.fingers) ..
Some.models.have.dual.support.
rods.that.will.hold.the.cooktop.up.
while.you.clean.underneath.it .