Frigidaire 318200852 warranty 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 CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.

	Surfaces	How to Clean
	Aluminum & Vinyl	Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
	Control Panel and Trim Pieces
		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 using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth.
		Rinse with a clean water and a dishcloth. Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked
		paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse. 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. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish stains
		may occur during heating and cannot be removed. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up
		the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.

	Glass, Painted and Plastic	For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up
	Control Knobs, Body Parts, and	grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse
	Decorative Trim	with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they
		can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight
		off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the
		shaft; then push the knob into place.

	Stainless Steel (some	Cleaners made especially for stainless steel as Stainless Steel Magic, or other similar cleaners
	models) Oven Door & Drawer	are recommended. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Be sure to rinse the
	Front Panel	cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.

	Sealed Burner Units	The holes in the burner of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and
	Burner Cap, Trim Ring (some	a complete, even flame. Clean the burners routinely and especially after bad spillovers which
	models), Burner Pans (some	could clog these holes.
	models), and Burner Base
		To remove, clean and replace the entire burner cap assembly, follow the instructions under
		General Cleaning. DO NOT put burner parts in the dishwasher.

	Porcelain Enamel	Clean in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soil are not removed, follow the cooktop
	Burner Grates	cleaning instructions below.
	Cooktop, Broiler Pan and Insert,	Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution
	Door Liner, Body Parts and	of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
	Warmer Drawer and Drawer	paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rinse with clear water and damp cloth, and then scrub with
	Cavity	a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the
		porcelain may become damage during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on
		the rangetop.

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Contents Dual Fuel Range For Your Safety Versión en españolSome Models Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Important Instructions for Cleaning Your Range Selecting Surface Cooking UtensilsCanning Tips Information Prevent damage to cooktop and burner gratesLiquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion Flame SizeSetting Oven Controls Setting Surface ControlsBefore Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent LocationBefore Setting Warmer Drawer Control some models Setting Warmer Drawer Control some modelsConvection Cooking some models Setting Warmer Drawer Controls some modelsTemperature Selection Convection Roasting some modelsAir Circulation in the Oven Baking Problems and Solutions Chart Causes CorrectionsOven Baking Broiling Changing Oven LightSurfaces How to Clean General CleaningCleaning Various Parts of Your Range To Clean the Contoured Burner Pans To Clean the Cooktop GlassTo Clean the Burner Grates For sugary spilloversTo Clean the Burner Base and Gas Opening Cleaning the Self-Clean Oven some modelsTo Clean the Burner Cap To Replace the Burner Cap AssemblyWhat to Expect During Cleaning Setting the Controls for Clean CyclePreparing the Oven for Self-Cleaning To Remove and Replace Oven DoorTo Remove and Replace the Storage Drawer some models Removable Outer Door Glass Panel some modelsTo Remove and Replace Warmer Drawer some models Range does not Operate Before you call for service read thisInstallation Ceramic Glass Cooktop some models Range does not OperateSurface Units Poor Baking Results Temperature in the Electronic Oven Control sectionGAS Burners Cooktop some models Surface burner flame is orangeSELF-CLEANING Oven some models BroilingPage Frigidaire Range Warranty