Cleaning

Cleaning

Part

Materials to Use

General Directions

 

 

 

Burner caps and

Soap and water

Cool before cleaning. Frequent cleaning with soap and water, and

grates

 

non-abrasive pad prolongs time between deep cleanings. Be sure

 

 

to dry thoroughly.

 

 

 

Hard to clean burner

½ Cup ammonia

Place burner caps and grates in plastic bag with ½ cup ammonia.

caps and grates

 

Do not pour ammonia into bag. Ammonia must remain in cup. To

 

 

avoid rust, do not soak grates in ammonia. Close bag tightly and

 

 

leave grate and caps overnight. Before bag is opened turn face

 

 

away to avoid breathing or eye contact with fumes. Remove

 

 

burner caps and grates from bag and rinse. Clean according to

 

 

instructions above.

 

 

 

Burner base

Soap and a non-

Cool before cleaning. Clean burner base with warm soapy water

 

abrasive plastic

and a clean cloth. If ports in burner base are clogged, clean with

 

scouring pad, cloth,

toothbrush or straight pin. Do not use toothpick. After cleaning

 

toothbrush or straight

replace burner caps and turn on burners to check for proper

 

pin

operation. See Operating Surface Burners section for burner

 

 

operating instructions.

 

 

 

Broiler Pan and Grid

Soap and a non-

Drain fat, cool pan and grid slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and

 

abrasive plastic

grid stand in oven to cool.) Sprinkle with soap. Fill the pan with

 

scouring pad

warm water. Let pan and grid stand for a few minutes. Wash or

 

 

scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. The broiler pan and grid may

 

 

also be cleaned in the dishwasher.

 

 

 

Control knobs

Mild soap and water

Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return

 

 

controls to oven, making sure to match flat area on the knob to

 

 

the flat area on shaft.

 

 

 

Inside oven door

Soap and water

Clean the outside of the door and the window area with warm

 

 

soapy water. Do not clean the oven door gasket. Gasket should

 

 

not be moved while cleaning. Avoid getting any cleaning materials

 

 

on gasket.

 

 

 

Outside finish and

Soap and water

Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse and

backguard

 

polish with a dry cloth. If knobs are removed, do not allow water to

 

 

run down inside surface while cleaning.

 

 

 

Oven interior

Soap and water

Cool before cleaning. Frequent wiping with mild soap and water

surfaces

 

prolongs time between self-cleanings. Be sure to rinse

 

 

thoroughly.

 

 

 

Oven racks and

Soap and water

For heavy soil, clean by hand and rinse thoroughly. Remove the

storage drawer

 

drawer and racks for ease in cleaning. Be sure drawer is dry

 

 

before replacing.

 

 

 

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