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Oven Air
Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air
inlet and outlet that
necessary for the range to operate properly with
correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at
the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under
the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
Vent appearance and location
Lift-up Cooktop
Clean the area
under the cooktop
often. Built-up
soil, especially
grease, may catch
on fire.
To make
(on models with dual burners)
easier, the
may be lifted up.
To raise the cooktop:
1. Be sure burners
turned off.
2. Remove the grates.
3. Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up.
Some models have dual support rods that will hold the
cooktop up while you clean underneath it.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, soapy
water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful
not to pinch your fingers.
Surface Light and
(on some models)
CAUTION: Do
not touch the
bulb with wet
Can
hands or when
up
bulb is hot.
Never wipe the
light area with
a wet cloth.
Electrical power
must be shut off
if you have to
replace a bulb.
To replace bulb:
1. With one hand at each end of the hinged canopy,
grasp it by the front edge and flip it up.
2. Remove fluorescent light bulb. Replace the bulb
with one of the same length and wattage.
3. Lower the canopy.
To replace starter:
1. Open canopy and remove bulb as explained above.
2. Grasp starter, turn it counterclockwise about
one-quarter turn and lift out. Replace with one
of the same wattage.
3. Replace bulb and lower the canopy.
Metal
Do not use
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 openings in
the glass while cleaning.