|
| CARE & CLEANING | |
|
| ||
| Cleaning recommendation table | ||
|
| ||
Surface type | Recommendation | ||
|
|
| |
• | Painted and plastic control knobs | Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. | |
• | Painted body parts | For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more | |
• | Painted decorative trim | ||
difficult soils and | |||
• Aluminum (trim pieces) & vinyl | |||
the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse 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. | |
|
|
| |
• | Control panel | Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove | |
• | Decorative trim (some models) | 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 using a dishcloth. 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. | |
|
|
| |
• | EasyCare™StainlessSteel(some models) | If your range finish is Easy Care™ Stainless Steel (some models), | |
|
| clean the stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or | |
|
| cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT | |
|
| use ANY store bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners or any | |
|
| other types of cleaners containing any abrasive, chlorides, chlorines or | |
|
| ammonia. It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50/ | |
|
| 50 solution of water and vinegar. |
•Porcelain enamel broiler pan and broiler pan insert (if equipped)
•Door liner & body parts
•Lower oven (see lower oven cleaning tips provided later in the Care & Cleaning section)
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an
• | Oven racks | Oven racks must be removed from oven before starting self- |
|
| clean cycle. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following |
|
| manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry. |
|
|
|
• | Oven door | Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the |
|
| oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside |
|
| glass of the oven door. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not |
|
| spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door |
|
| vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh |
|
| abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. Do not |
|
| clean the oven door gasket. On |
|
| gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal. |
|
| Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket. |
•Cooktop surface areas, surface burner heads, caps & burner grates
See Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners instructions provided in the following Care & Cleaning section.
27