CARE AND CLEANING
•If removing the range is necessary for cleaning or maintenance, shut off gas supply.
•Disconnect the gas and electrical supply.
•If the gas or electrical supply is inaccessible, lift the unit slightly at the front and pull out away from the wall.
•Pull only as far as necessary to disconnect the gas and electrical supply.
•Finish removing the unit for servicing and cleaning.
•Reinstall in reverse order making sure to level the range and check gas connections for leaks.
•See
Control Panel and Knobs:
•Before cleaning the control panel be sure that the knobs are in the OFF position. Clean with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Remove residues and dry carefully; excess water in and around the controls may damage the stove.
•The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove, pull them straight off the stem. Clean with soft cloth and warm soapy water; rinse well.
•To replace knobs after cleaning, connect the flat side of the knob cavity to the control rod and press against the knob to reconnect.
Oven Rack:
•To make the rack slide more easily you may apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the rack with it.
Broiler Pan:
•Remove broiler pan from oven after broiling and carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container.
•Wash and rinse the broiler pan using hot water and a
•If food has burned on, sprinkle with detergent
while it is hot and cover it with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove
•Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel wool pads or harsh abrasives on any surfaces. Vinegar and water solution may be used.
To Remove/Replace the Storage Drawer:
•Pull the drawer all the way out until it stops.
•Lift the drawer by its handle and pull all of the way out.
•To replace, reverse steps above.
CLEANING THE CONTOURED WELLAREAS, BURNER CAPS, AND BURNER HEADS
The contoured well areas, burner caps and burner heads should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.
To clean the recessed and contoured areas of the
•If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
To remove and replace the surface burner caps and surface burner heads, remove in the following order:
1)Surface burner grates
2)Surface burner caps, and
3)Surface burner heads
•Reverse the procedure above to replace the surface burner caps and surface burner heads.
•Use a
•For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice holder opening. Always keep the surface burner cap and surface burner head in place whenever a surface burner is in use.
THE
Oven Surface:
•Be sure to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
•Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel wool pads, synthetic fiber pads, or any other materials that may damage the surface finishing.
•If any acid, grease, sugar, etc. spills on surfaces while they are hot, use a dry paper towl or soft cloth to wipe it up right away. When the surface has cooled, clean with soft cloth and warm soapy water; rinse well.
•You may also use a solution of vinegar and water to clean the oven surface. Use vinegar to remove hard stains (white stains).
•Heavy spattering or spillover may require cleaning with a mildly abrasive cleaner.other material to enter the gas orifice holder opening. Always keep the surface burner cap and surface burner head in place whenever a surface burner is in use.
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