CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Control Panel and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water of
Clear Groove
vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish
dry with a soft cloth.
Molded Rib
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers,
plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners. A
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solution of vinegar and hot water works well.
The control knobs may be removed for cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note
that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the
right side are in the proper OFF position. When
replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure
proper alignment.
To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. If the
knob is difficult to remove, place a thin cloth (like a
handkerchief’) or a piece of string under and around
the knob edge and pull up.
Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
To replace the knob, locate the groove in each side
of the knob stem. One of the grooves contains a
spring clip and the other groove is clear. Locate the
molded rib inside the knob. Fit the molded rib of the
knob into the clear groove on the knob stem.
Kick Panel
To clean the front of the kick panel, wash with soap and water. Rinse well.
Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives that may scratch the surface,
Metal Parts
Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or commercial oven cleaners.
To
safely clean surfaces; wash, rinse and then dry with a soft cloth.
Glass Surfaces
To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and polish
with a dry cloth. Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside the
openings in the oven door while cleaning.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the outside oven door, sides, control panel and kick
panel. 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.
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