Cleaning Guide
NOTE: Let range/oven parts cool before touching or handling.
Your model may not have
features mentioned below. Read carefully.
PART
MATERIALS TO USE
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
Broiler Pan and Rack
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Soap and Water
. Soap-Filled Scouring Pad
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Plastic Scouring Pad
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Dishwasher-Safe
Drain fat and cool pan and rack slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in oven to
cool. ) Sprinkle on detergent. Fill the pan with win-m water and spread
cloth or paper
towel over the rack. Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes. Wash; scour it’ necessary. Rinse
and
OPTION: The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in dishwasher.
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Control Knobs:
●
Mild Soap and Water
Range
Top and Oven
Pull off knobs. Wash gently, but do not soak. Dry and return control knobs to range.
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Outside Glass Finish,
●
Soap and Water
Inside Glass Window
Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse and polish with dry
It’
knobs are removed, do not allow water to run down inside
in the glass
cleaning.
DO NOT USE steel wool,
safely clean surfaces:
rinse, and
dry with
abrasives, ammonia, acids or
sOft
cloth.
commercial oven cleaners.
DO
USE oven
cleaners,
If acids
spill on the range
it is hot, use dry
cleansing powders or harsh
paper towel or cloth wipe tbem up right away. When
abrasives. They might
surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For other spills, such
scratch the surface.
fat smatterings, etc., wash with soap
water wben they
have cooled and then rinse. Polish witb dry cloth.
Metal, including
Brushed Chrome
Cooktop
●
Soap and Water
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Paper Towel
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Dry Cloth
●
Soap and Water
Porcelain Enamel
and Painted
Outaide of
Oven
●
Soap and Water
DO NOT USE oven cleaners,
cleansing powders or harsh
abrasives.
To remove oven door for easier cleaning: open to BROIL
position, grasp door by sides, and lift up and away from
hinges. Use soap
water to thoroughly clean both the
inside and outside of door. Rinse well. To replace: grasp
door by sides, lineup door with hinges,
push
into place.
NOTE:
Soap left on door liner causes
additional stains when the oven is reheated.
Inside of Oven
●
Soap and Water
●
Soap-Filled Scouring Pad
●
Commercial Oven Cleaner
Remove oven door (see above). DO NOT place door under running water, or immerse.
same directions for cleaning as for Oven Liner, below.
Shelves
●
Soap and Water
●
Soap-Filled Scouring Pad
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Commercial Oven Cleaner
Your shelves can be cleaned by using any and all mentioned materials. Rinse thoroughly
to remove all materials after cleaning. NOTE: Some commercial oven cleaners cause
darkening and discoloration. When using for first time, test cleaner on small part of shelf and
check for discoloration before completely cleaning.
Surface Burner
Grates
Surface Burnera
●
Soap and Water
●
Plastic Scouring Pad
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Solution of Mild Liquid
Detergent and Water
. Soap and Water
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Damp Cloth
Lift out when
Soak 5 to 10 minutes, if desired, in solution of warm water and mild
liquid detergent. Scour with materials mentioned to remove burned-on food particles.
DO NCYf
USE steel wool or
off burner heads. If
occurs, remove
abrasive cleaners because
burners from range (see page 19) and soak them for 20
they will clog the burner
minutes in solution of mild liquid detergent and water. If
openings and scratch the
soil does not rinse off completely, scrub burners with soap
burners.
and water and a brush or plastic pad. If
holes become
clogged, clean them witb toothpick. Before putting the
burners back, shake out excess water and tben dry burners
thoroughly in a warm oven for 30 minutes.
Removable Porcelain
Enamel Oven
Bottom*
●
Soap and Water
. Soap-Filled Scouring Pad
●
Commercial Oven Cleaner
The oven bottom panel can be removed for cleaning (see page 17). Use
directions for
cleaning as for Oven Liner below.
Use following directions for Standard Porcelain Enamel Oven only. See page 18
for Continuous-Cleaning Oven.
●
Soap and Water
to cool before cleaning.
●
Soap-Filled Scouring Pad
FOR LIGHT SOIL: Frequent wiping with mild soap and water (especially after cooking
●
Commercial Oven Cleaner
meat) will prolong the time between major cleaning. Rinse thoroughly. NOTE: Soap left on
liner causes additional stains when oven is reheated.
FOR HEAVY SOIL: Choose a non-abrasive oven cleaner and follow label instructions, using
thin layer of cleaner. Use of rubber gloves is recommended. Wipe or rub lightly on stubborn
spots. Rinse well. Wipe off any oven cleaner that gets on thermostat bulb. When rinsing oven
after cleaning, also wipe thermostat bulb.
Oven
CAUTION: When in
use, light bulbs (on
models so equipped)
can become warm
enough to break if
touched with moist
cloth or towel. When
cleaning, avoid
touching warm lamps
with cleaning cloths.
*Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately
(blotted up if in Continuous-Cleaning Oven). Take care not to touch hot portion of oven. When surface is cool,
and rinse.
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