Caring For Your Range

Bum, Electrical Shock, Fire And

Explosion Hazard

l Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning.

mDo not use oven cleaners, bleach 01 rust removers.

mDo not use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors to clean this or any other appliance.

1Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

I Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Failure to follow these guidelines could result in bums, electrical shock, fire or explosion.

The control knobs

1.Turn control knobs to the OFF position.

2.Pull control knobs straight off.

3.Wash in warm, soapy water.

4.Rinse well and dry completely. Do not soak.

The control panel

1.Wipe with warm, soapy water or spray glass cleaner, and a soft cloth.

2.Rinse well.

3.Dry with soft cloth.

4.Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place.

NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish. After cleaning, make sure all control knobs point to the OFF position.

The surface burner grates and reflector pans

1.Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool.

2.Lift off the burner grates and remove reflector pans. I

3.Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Use a non-abrasive plastic scouring pad for heavily- soiled areas. Rinse and dry well.

4.Replace reflector pans and burner grates.

The removable cooktop

1.Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans.

2.Lift front of cooktop enough to clear front of range. Grasp cool burner openings. Lift and pull forward.

3.Wipe surface under cooktop with warm, soapy water. Use a soap- filled plastic scouring pad on heavily-soiled areas.

4.To replace cooktop, lower front of cooktop while placing into rear support brackets. Avoid hitting the control panel.

Personal Injury And Product

Damage Hazard

ADOnot try to clean under the cooktop without removing the cooktop first. The cooktop could accidentally fall and injure you.

.Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame.

The surface burners

1.Remove the cooktop, following the instructions above.

2.Wipe off surface burners with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth after each use. Use a plastic scouring pad for cooked-on foods.

3.If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports.

Typical surface burner flame

4.Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown above. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see above), or call a qualified technician for adjustment.

53 Replace cooktop.

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