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General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
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Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
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All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
STAINLESS STEEL
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (not
included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean
water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
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Vinegar for hard water spots
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To avoid damage to stainless steel, do not use soap-filled
scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
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Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from
control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper
towels.
To avoid turning the controls on while cleaning, you may activate
the Control Lock feature (on some models). See “Control Lock”
section.
Cleaning Method:
■
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
■
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
COIL ELEMENTS
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”
Cleaning Method:
■
Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements
are cool.
BURNER BOWLS
Cleaning Method:
■
Solution of
¹₂
cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool pad.
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Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
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Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
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Dishwasher
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
■
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge,
not directly on panel.
■
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
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Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
Cleaning Method:
■
Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove
racks, or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this
happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack
guides will help them slide.
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Steel-wool pad
BROILER PAN AND GRID
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Cleaning Method:
■
Mildly abrasive cleanser:
Scrub with wet scouring pad.
■
Solution of
¹₂
cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool
pad.
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Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
