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Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the
range is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER.
How to Clean
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
For general cleaning
, use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
For more difficult soils and built-up
grease
, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse
with a damp cloth and dry.
DO NOT
use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they
can scratch.
Before cleaning the control panel,
turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To
remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth. Be
sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping
around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the
appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the
shaft; then push the knob into place.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution
of clear water and ammonia.
If necessary
, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub
with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners
or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating.
DO NOT
use spray oven
cleaners on the rangetop.
Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Cover
stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse. Cleaners
made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish
stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.
Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under
Before Setting Oven
Controls
. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with
clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or
a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make the racks glide more
easily into the rack positions).
The door may be removed to facilitate cleaning. To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy
water and a clean cloth.
DO NOT
immerse the door in water or clean the oven door gasket.
The oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
Surfaces
Aluminum
(Trim Pieces)
&
Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic
Control Knobs, Body Parts,
and Decorative Trim
Control Panel
Porcelain Enamel
Cooktop, Under Cooktop,
Broiler Pan and Insert, Door
Liner
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Decorative Trim
Oven Racks
Oven Door
General Cleaning