CARE AND CLEANING
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Control Panel and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control
The control knobs may be removed
for easier cleaning. To remove knob, pull it straight off the stem. If knob is difficult to remove, place a towel or dishcloth between the knob and control panel and pull gently. Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak.
To clean outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside openings in the glass while cleaning.
Metal parts can be cleaned with
soap and water. Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia, acids or commercial oven cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.
Oven Shelves
Shelves can be cleaned by hand using soap and water or with an abrasive cleanser. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry. To remove heavy,
Broiler Pan and Rack
After broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack from the oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease in the pan into a proper container.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. That way,
Wash; scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in a dishwasher. Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere in the range. Do not clean in
How to Remove the Storage Drawer or Kick Panel to Clean Under the Range
The area under the range can be reached easily for cleaning by removing the bottom drawer (on some models). To remove, pull the drawer out all the way, tilt up the front and remove it. To replace, insert glides at the back of the drawer beyond the stop on range glides. Lift the drawer if necessary to insert easily. Let the front of the drawer down, then push in to close.
To clean under models with a front kick panel, remove the panel by pulling it straight out at the bottom. To replace the panel, first hook the top tabs on and then the bottom tabs.
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