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You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool
enough for the door to open.
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) Care and cleaning of the oven
WARNING
Be sure all controls are
0FF and all surfaces
are COOL before
cleaning any part of
the range.
If your range is moved for cleaning, servicing, or any reason,
be sure the Anti-Tip device is re-engaged properly when
the range is replaced. If you fail to re-engage the Anti-Tip
device, the range could tip and cause serous injury.
Oven Vent
•
The
oven
vent
is
located
below
the
control
box.
•
This
area
could
become
hot
during
oven
use.
•
It
is
normal
for
steam
to
come
out
of
the
vent.
•
The
vent
is
important
for
proper
air
circulation.
Never
block
this
vent.
Cleaning painted parts and decorative trim
For general cleaning, use a cloth with hot, soapy
water.
For more difficult residue and built-up grease, apply a
liquid detergent directly onto the area and leave for
30 to 60 minutes. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.Do
not use abrasive cleaners on any oven surface. They
can be scratched.
Cleaning
stainless
steel
surfaces
1
Shake a bottle of Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner or
Polish well.
2
Place a small amount of stainless steel appliance
.
cleaner or polish on a damp cloth or damp paper towel.
3 Clean a small area, rubbing with the grain of the
stainless steel if applicable.
4 Dry and buff with a clean, dry paper towel or soft cloth.
5 Repeat as necessary.
NOTE
Do not use a steel-wool pad. It will scratch the
surface.
If a mineral oil-based stainless steel appliance cleaner
has been used before to clean the appliance, wash the
surface with dish washing liquid and water prior to
using the Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner or Polish.
Oven racks
If
the
racks
are
left
in
the
oven
during
a
self-cleaning
cycle,
their
color
will
turn
slightly
blue
and
the
finish
will
be
dull.
After
the
self-cleaning
cycle
is
complete
and
the
oven
has
cooled,
rub
the
sides
of
the
racks
with
wax
paper
.
or
a
cloth
containing
a
small
amount
of
oil.
This
will
help the racks glide more easily on their tracks.
Gliding racks may be cleaned by hand with an abrasive
cleaner or steel wool.During cleaning, be careful not
to allow water or cleaner to enter the slides on the
sides of rack.
NOTE
1 Do not clean in a dishwasher.
2 If the rack becomes hard to remove or replace, lightly
wipe the oven rack guides with cooking oil. Do not wipe
cooking oil on the slides.
If the rack becomes difficult to slide, the rack may need to
be lubricated using a graphite lubricant.
Oven
door
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides,
and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a
glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door.
DO NOT immerse the door in water. DO NOT spray or
allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door
vents. DO NOT use oven cleaners,cleaning powders, or
any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside
of the oven door.
DO NOT 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
this gasket.
