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CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to prevent streaking and staining.
Cooktop Polishing Creme (sample included) is recommended for
regular use to help prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions, and
to condition the cooktop. It may be ordered as an accessory. See
“Assistance or Service” to order.
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and
can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” to
order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor
blades out of the reach of children.
Light to moderate soil
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Paper towels or clean damp sponge: Clean while the cooktop
is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
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Cooktop Scraper: Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You
may want to wear oven mitts while doing so.
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Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
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Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser: Rub
product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
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Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper: Rub creme
into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as flat as
possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn spots.
Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
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Cooktop Polishing Creme: Clean as soon as cooktop has
cooled down. Rub creme into surface with a damp paper
towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film
disappears. The marks will not totally disappear but after
many cleanings become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
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Cooktop Polishing Creme: Rub creme into surface with a
damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white
film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not affect
cooking performance and after many cleanings become less
noticeable.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
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Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from
control panel to remove.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
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Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge,
not directly on panel.
CONTROL PANEL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
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Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
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Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
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Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove
racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this
happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack
guides will help them slide.
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Steel-wool pad
BROILER PAN AND GRID
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle (on some models).
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Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
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Solution of
¹₂
cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool
pad.
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Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
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Dishwasher
Oven Light(s)
The oven light(s) is a 15-watt appliance bulb. The light(s) will
come on when the oven door is opened. The light(s) will not work
during the Self-Cleaning cycle. When the oven door is closed,
press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light(s) on or off.
To Replace:
Before replacing, make sure the oven is off and cool.
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4. Replace bulb and bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.
