CARE AND CLEANING
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Coil Elements:
The surface elements are self cleaning,
burning off any spillage. However, removal of large
pieces of food or excess oil is recommended to prevent
smoking. To remove an element: Ensure it is cold, then
raise the front (approximately 1” / 2.5cm) and pull it
out of its receptacle. To replace, reverse this procedure.
All elements of the same size are interchangeable.
DO
NOT IMMERSE ELEMENT IN WATER
Control Panel and Knobs:
• Before cleaning the control panel be sure that the
knobs are in the OFF position. Clean with a soft cloth
and warm soapy water. Remove residues and dry
carefully; excess water in and around the controls may
damage the stove.
• The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
To remove, pull them straight off the stem. Clean with soft
cloth and warm soapy water; rinse well.
• To replace knobs after cleaning, connect the flat side
of the knob cavity to the control rod and press against
the knob to reconnect.
Oven Racks:
• To make the racks slide more easily you may apply a
small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper
towel and wipe the edges of the racks with it.
Broiler Pan:
• Remove broiler pan from oven after broiling and
carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a
proper container.
• Wash and rinse the broiler pan using hot water and a
soap-filled scouring pad.
• If food has burned on, sprinkle with detergent
while it is hot and cover it with wet paper towels or a
dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned-on food.
• Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning
powders, steel wool pads or harsh abrasives on any
surfaces. Vinegar and water solution may be used.
To Remove/Replace the Storage Drawer:
• Pull the drawer all the way out until it stops.
• Lift the drawer by its handle and pull all of the way out.
• To replace, reverse steps above.
To Replace Oven Light:
• Ensure the oven light is switched to OFF; Remove
the glass cover (where provided). Replace bulb with a
40 watt appliance bulb for standard ranges.
Oven Surface:
•
Be sure to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
• Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel
wool pads, synthetic fiber pads, or any other
materials that may damage the surface finishing.
• If any acid, grease, sugar, etc. spills on surfaces while
they are hot, use a dry paper towl or soft cloth to wipe it
up right away. When the surface has cooled, clean with
soft cloth and warm soapy water; rinse well.
• You may also use a solution of vinegar and water to
clean the oven surface. Use vinegar to remove hard
stains (white stains).
• Heavy spattering or spillover may require cleaning
with a mildly abrasive cleaner.
Oven Cavity:
• Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel
wool pads, synthetic fiber pads, or any other
materials that may damage the surface finishing.
• To clean the oven bottom, gently lift the bake
element. This will allow easier access to the oven bottom
for cleaning. Be careful not to raise the element more
than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position.
• Clean with warm soapy water; rinse and dry with a
clean soft cloth.
Lift-Off Oven Door:
• The oven door is removable for cleaning. To
remove:
• Open the door to the fully opened position.
• Pull up the lock located on both hinge supports and
engage it in the hook of the hinge levers. You may
have to apply a little downward pressure on the door
to pull the lock fully over the hooks.
• Grasp the door by the sides; pull the bottom of the
door up and toward you to disengage the hinge sup-
ports. Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward
you while rotating the top of the door toward the
range to completely disengage hinge levers.
To replace: reverse the process above.
Cleaning the Inner Door:
• Soap and water should suffice; Heavy spattering or
spillovers may require cleaning with a mildly
abrasive cleaner.
• Use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the inside
of the door (on some models).
Cleaning the Outer Door:
• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
bottom, sides, and front of the oven door; rinse well.
• Do not let water drip into the vent openings.
• Use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside
of the door (on some models).
