Oven Air Vents
Never.block.the.vents.(air.openings).of.the.
range ..They.provide.the.air.inlet.and.outlet.that.
are.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
.
Upper Control Panel
On models so equipped, lock out the touch pads
before cleaning.
See.the.Gas/Control Lockout information.in.
the.
Special features of your oven control
.section.
in.this.manual .
Clean.up.splatters.with.a.damp.cloth .
You.may.also.use.a.glass.cleaner .
Remove.heavier.soil.with.warm.soapy.water ..
Do.not.use.abrasives.of.any.kind .
Unlock the touch pads after cleaning.
Vent.appearance.and.location.vary .
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 interchaneable. Be sure to
reinstall the knobs to the original location.
Surface.burner.knob
Upper.oven.knob.(on.some.models)
Red.line
Gas/Control
Cooktop Surface
To.avoid.damaging.the.porcelain-enamel.
surface.of.the.cooktop.and.to.prevent.it.from.
becoming.dull,.clean.up.spills.right.away ..Foods.
with.a.lot.of.acid.(tomatoes,.sauerkraut,.fruit.
juices,.etc .).or.foods.with.high.sugar.content.
could.cause.a.dull.spot.if.allowed.to.set .
When.the.surface.has.cooled,.wash.and.rinse ..
For.other.spills.such.as.fat.spatterings,.wash.
with.soap.and.water.once.the.surface.has.
cooled ..Then.rinse.and.polish.with.a.dry.cloth .
NOTE:
For stainless steel cooktops, refer to the
Stainless steel surfaces section.
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