CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Lift-Up Cooktop
Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch fire.
To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be
lifted up and supported in the up position.
The surface units and drip pans do not need to
be removed before raising the cooktop. Be sure
all surface units are turned off before raising the
cooktop. The support rod will hold the cooktop up
while you clean underneath it.
After cleaning under
the cooktop with hot,
mild soapy water and a
clean cloth, lower the
cooktop. Be careful not
to pinch your fingers.
Brushed Chrome Cooktop
(on some models)
Porcelain Cooktop
(on some models)
Clean the brushed chrome top with warm, soapy
water or Bon Ami
®
brand cleanser. Rinse, and
immediately dry it with a clean, soft cloth. Take
care to dry the surface following the “grain.”
To help prevent finger marks after cleaning, spread
a thin film of baby oil on the surface or a chrome
protectant may be used to help reduce spotting or
fingerprinting. Wipe away excess oil with a clean,
soft cloth.
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant.
However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit
juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to
remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry
paper towel to wipe it up right away. When the surface
has cooled, wash with soap and water. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with
soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface
has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel
wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean
water and dry with a clean cloth.
NOTE: The oven shelves may also be cleaned in the
self-cleaning oven, however, the shelves will darken,
lose their luster and become hard to slide.
Wipe the supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning
to make the shelves slide more easily.
Broiler Pan and Rack
After broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack from
the oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully
pour out grease from the pan into a proper container.
Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water
with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with
detergent while hot and cover with wet paper
towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove
burned-on foods.
The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial
oven cleaner. Do not use an oven cleaner on the rack.
Do not store a soiled pan and rack anywhere in
the range.
Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in
the dishwasher.
Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self-
cleaning oven.
Support rod
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