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Care and Maintenance Recommendations
Stainless steel
Use non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner, apply small amount to a soft cloth, slightly wipe the
stainless steel surface, then towel dry. When wiping on the stainless steel surface, always
follow the grain of the metal.
Burner grills
Oven rack
guides
Clean with hot water and mild detergent or mixture of baking soda and water. Do not immerse
in water. Towel dry.
Burner pan
Remove surface debris before cleaning to help speed up the process and decrease the chance
of scratching the surface during cleaning. Using mild abrasive cleaners or spray degreasers,
clean and rinse the surface and dry immediately. To clean hard water stains, use white vinegar
and water. Rinse and dry immediately.
Cooktop burners
After cool down, use mild detergent or spray degreaser to clean. Rinse with water and towel
dry.
Control knobs
Using a damp cloth, wipe with a mild detergent or spray degreaser; rinse and dry. Do not place
in dishwasher.
Oven interior
Use mild abrasive cleaners, spray degreasers. Use a razor blade to gently remove baked on
foods from oven cavity and window. For stubborn stains, spray with a mild abrasive cleaner or
spray degreaser. Clean the entire oven cavity with soap and water.
Broiler pan
To clean the upper rack, use mild detergent and a scouring pad. Rinse and dry. To clean the
bottom pan, discard grease and wash with hot water and mild detergent. Rinse and dry.
Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service
Range does not operate
Check that power is on.
Check that electrical power to range and home circuit breaker is on.
Burners Do Not Light Or
Spark Randomly
Electrical plug is not connected properly with a live power outlet.
Gas supply not turned on.
Burner parts not replaced correctly.
Holes in the simmer rings or slits in the burner rings are clogged.
Clogged nozzles, or wet burners or electrodes.
A fuse in your home may be blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Burners Have Yellow Or
Yellow-Tipped Flames
Burner parts not replaced correctly.
A. Yellow flames: Call for service.
B. Yellow tips on outer cones: Normal for propane (LP) gas.
C. Soft blue flames: Normal for natural gas.
If burner flames look like (A), call for service.
Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas.
(A),
(B),
(C)
Burner Flames Very Large
Or Yellow
The range may be connected to the wrong fuel type. Contact the person who
installed your range or made the conversion.
Burner Flames Contain
Orange Flickers
Airborne dust; cool-mist humidifier; debris on or inside burner.
Oven Lights Do Not Work
The light bulb is defective. Replace the bulb.
Oven Racks Are Hard To
Slide
Do not use a cooking spray or other lubricant sprays to make it smooth.
Refer to oven racks cleaning in the Care and Maintenance section.
Food Does Not Bake Or
Roast Properly
The oven controls are improperly set. See the Baking or Roasting section.
Oven not preheated for enough time.
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.
Racks in the wrong position. See the Baking or Roasting section.
Use a foil tent to slow down browning during roasting.
Food Does Not Broil
Properly
This model is designed for closed door broiling only. Always broil with the door
closed.
The oven controls are not set at BROIL. See the Broiling section.
Improper rack position.
Cookware is not suited for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and rack has not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
