Frigidaire 316000641 manual General Cleaning, Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range

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 & 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
Control Knobs, Body Parts, and	built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to
Decorative Trim	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.
Stainless Steel, Chrome	Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF. Clean using hot, soapy
Control Panel, Decorative Trim	water and a dishcloth. Rinse with a clean water and 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. Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Always
	follow the manufacturer's instructions. 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.
Porcelain Enamel	Clean in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not removed, follow the
Burner Grates, Cooktop, Broiler	cooktop cleaning instructions below.
Pan and Grid, Door Liner	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
	ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a
	damp cloth, and then scrub with a 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.
Sealed Burner Units	The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper
Burner Cap, Trim Ring (some	ignition and a complete, even flame. Clean the burners routinely and especially after
models), Burner Pans (some	bad spillovers which 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.
Oven Racks	Oven racks may be removed or left in the oven during the self-clean 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 complete, 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).
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. 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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