Cooktop
Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil,
After cleaning under
especially grease, may catch fire.
the cooktop with hot,
To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be
mild soapy water and
lifted up and supported in the up position.
clean cloth, lower the
Be sure all the surface burners are turned off
cooktop. Be careful n
before raising the cooktop. Then remove the grates
to pinch your fingers.
and drip pans, grasp the two front burner wells and lift
Support rod
up. Dual support rods will hold the cooktop up while
you clean underneath it.
Brushed Chrome Cooktop
(on some models)
Clean the brushed chrome top with warm, soapy
water or Bon
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
protestant may be used to help reduce spotting or
fingerprinting. Wipe away excess oil with a clean,
soft cloth.
Porcelain Cooktop
(on some models)
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 or
cleansing powders. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat smatterings, 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
in color, lose their luster and become hard to slide if
cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle. Wipe the shelf
supports with cooking oil 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.
“he broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial
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
cleaning oven.
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