24Care and Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your appliance
Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the appliance 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 | ||||
Glass,PaintedandPlastic | For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils | ||||
Body Parts and Decorative | and | ||||
Trim | for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive | ||||
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Control Panel | Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF. Lightly spray the | ||||
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| control panel with a liquid cleaner. Wipe with a soft cloth or paper towel. DO |
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| NOT use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. These can permanently damage |
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| the control panel surface. |
Porcelain Enamel | Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with | ||||
Broiler Pan and Grid | a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots | ||||
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| water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a |
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| and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may |
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| become damaged during future heating. |
Stainless Steel, Chrome | Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a | ||||
Decorative Trim, Oven | cloth. Cover stubborn spots with an | ||||
Racks, Oven Racks | minutes. Rinse. Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended. | ||||
Support | Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and | ||||
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Oven Racks | Oven racks and oven rack supports must be removed from the oven during | ||||
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Oven Door | To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT | ||||
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| immerse the door in water or clean the oven door gasket. |
Oven Door Gasket | The oven gasket located on the inner frame of the door and visible when the | ||||
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| door is opened is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, |
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| damage or remove the gasket. |