Tappan 318200764 manual General Cleaning, Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range

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General Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range

Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER.

Surfaces					How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl					Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.

Glass, Painted and Plastic					For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease,
Control Knobs, Body Parts, and					apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp
Decorative Trim					cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.

Control Panel					Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove,
					pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above. Be sure to squeeze excess water from
					the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in or
					around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the

					flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.

Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates,					Clean in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not removed, follow these cooktop
Under the Cooktop, Cooktop,					cleaning instructions: Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with
Broiler Pan and Insert (some					a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
models), Roll-out Broiler, Door					paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a
Liner and Oven Bottom					soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain
					may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the rangetop.

Stainless Steel, Chrome					Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Cover stubborn spots
Decorative Trim, Drip Pans					with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse. Cleaners made especially for
					stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during
					heating and cannot be removed.

Oven Racks					Oven racks can be removed or left in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle for cleaning. If removed,
					clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water
					and dry.
					If the racks are cleaned in the self-clean cycle, their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will be

					dull. After the self-clean cycle is completed, and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks with
					wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make the racks glide
					easier into the rack positions).

Surface Burners					The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a
					complete, even flame. Clean burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire or needle and especially
					after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.
					To remove and replace burner units per your model, see "To Remove and Replace Burners" under
					General Cleaning. To clean, soak the burners in a 1:1 clean water and ammonia solution for 30 to
					40 minutes. For stubborn stains, scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser and a damp
					cloth. Before putting the burner back, dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes.
					Then replace it, making sure it is properly seated and level. DO NOT put burner units in the
					dishwasher.

Oven Door					To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse the door in water.

					DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. (Self-cleaning oven only: The oven door gasket is made of a woven
					material which is essential for a good seal). Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the
					gasket.

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Contents Recycled paper 318200764 0703 Rev. a Contents Product RegistrationImportant Safety Instructions Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doorsImportant Safety Instructions Know which knob controls each surface heating unitImportant Instructions for Cleaning Your Range SELF-CLEANING Ovens some modelsCooktop Oven Ignition Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas ConversionGrounding Instructions To Manually Light Cooktop Burners with Spark IgnitionSelecting Surface Cooking Utensils Proper Burner AdjustmentsFlame Size Flame Size Type of CookingCanning Tips Information Prevent damage to cooktop and burner grates5th Burner some models Setting Surface ControlsGriddle some models Surface Control Knob GriddleBefore Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven ControlsAir Circulation in the Oven Oven Baking Causes CorrectionsOven Cleaning Self-Cleaning Oven some models Easy Clean Oven some modelsCleaning the Oven Bottom Oven CleaningContinuous Cleaning Oven some models Permanent damage to the oven may resultGeneral Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your RangeTo Remove and Replace Oven Bottom To Raise and Lower the Top for CleaningTo Remove and Replace Burners for Cleaning Storage Drawer Cleaning the Roll-Out Broiler some modelsCleaning the Griddle some models To Remove and Replace Oven DoorTo Change the Cooktop Light some models Adjusting Oven TemperatureChanging Cooktop To Change the Oven LightCannot move appliance easily Appliance must be accessible for serviceRange is not level Surface burners do not lightOven and/or cooktop light does not work Self-Cleaning Cycle does not workSoil is not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle Oven smokes excessively during broilingMajor Appliance Warranty Information