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Care & Cleaning
Cleaning recommendation table
Control panel
Control key pad membrane
Decorative trim
(some models)
Surface type
Recommendation
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 30-60
minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
Do not
use abrasive cleaners on any of these
surfaces; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position; grasp firmly
and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of
both knob and shaft; then push knob into place.
Control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim
Oven Interior
Porcelain enamel parts
Door liner
Gentle scubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots. Rinse
with a 1:1 solution of 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 no-scratch cleaning pad. Rinse and wipe
dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (milk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface; they may
cause a dull spot even after cleaning. Do not
Do not
Do not
Do not
Do not clean oven door gasket.
The oven interior is porcelain coated and safe to clean with oven cleaners following
manufacturer's instructions. After cleaning, remove any oven cleaner or the porcelain
may become damaged during future heating. Do not
Do not
Do not
Do not
Do not use ammonia, oven cleaner, or
any other chemcials while using Steam Clean.
Do not
spray oven cleaner on any
electrical controls or switches.
Do not
spray or allow oven cleaner to build up on oven
temperature sensing bulb.
Do not
spray cleaner on oven door trim, door gasket, plastic
drawer glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of the range. Clean any soils from oven
frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket. Clean with hot, soapy water. Rinse
using clean water and a cloth. For additional cleaning information see “General
Cleaning” and “Steam Clean” in the Care & Cleaning section.
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF, activate oven lockout (on some
models) and if needed remove any knobs from panel.
Do not
use abrasive cleaners on
any of these materials; they can scratch. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth. Be
sure to squeeze excess water from cloth before wiping control panel; especially when
wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause
damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a cloth and be sure to
squeeze excess water from cloth before wiping the control panel.
Oven racks
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
Do not
Do not
Do not
Do not clean oven door gasket.
Stainless Steel
(some models)
Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless
steel. Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging.
Do not use cleaners
with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine
.
Do not
use harsh scrubbing cleaners.
Polish with a lint-free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner/polish off from the
metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be
removed. Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse and dry using
clean water and a cloth.
Ceramic cooktop
Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See “Cooktop cleaning” and “Cooktop
maintenance” in the Care & Cleaning section.
Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting Steam Clean. Clean by using a
mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry
and then replace in oven.
