Elmira Stove Works 1955 Servicing Range Under Cook Top, Range Troubleshooting, Cleaning Guide

CLEANING GUIDE
Part	What To Use	How To Clean
Control Knobs	• Soft sponge	• Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight off control panel.
	• Warm, soapy water	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.
		• Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.
		Do Not Use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They will
		damage the finish.
Exterior Non-Colored	• Soft sponge	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Surfaces	• Warm, soapy water	• Use non-abrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled
	• VIM, Flitz or Soft Scrub	areas.
	cleaners	• Follow directions on the container.
		• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Glass Cook Tops	• Soft cloth with warm, soapy	• Follow directions on container.
also see page 9	water	• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
	• Vim or Glass Stove Top Cleaner	• Apply to soiled areas dry with soft cloth.
	• Corning Cleaner-Conditioner
	• Dry Baking Soda
Porcelain-Enamel	• Non-abrasive, plastic scrubbing pad	• Wipe off excess spills.
Gas Grates	• Warm, soapy water	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
	• Wax with Turtle Wax
Broiler Pan & Grid	• Steel-wool pad	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly OR
(Clean after each use)	• Warm, soapy water OR	• Leave in oven during self-cleaning cycle.
	• Self-cleaning cycle
Oven Racks	• Steel-wool pad	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly
	• Warm, soapy water OR
		• Remove from oven during self-cleaning cycle.
	• Self-cleaning cycle
		NOTE: Racks will discolor and become harder to slide if left
Chrome Trim	• Maas cleaner, follow directions on tube
		in oven during self cleaning cycle. Apply a small amount of
	• Tarnite metal polish (follow	vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding.
	directions on can)
Stainless Steel	• Stainless Steel Cleaner	• Before cleaning make sure drawer is cool
	and Polish OR	• Wash with hot soapy water
	• Windex & Papertowel	• Rinse & dry, then use cleaner or windex.
		• Rub cleaner in direction of the grain.
How Can I Clean Stains	• Soft sponge	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Off Painted Enamel?	• Warm, soapy water OR	• Follow directions on the container.
	• Windex
Pancake Griddle	• Plastic scouring pad with	• Soak then wash in hot soapy water.
(Option)	soap & water

STAINS TO COOKTOP:

Acid (tomato, cherries, rhubarb, citrus, milk and vinegar) will permanently stain cooktop and trim if not wiped up immediately.

SERVICING RANGE UNDER COOK TOP

(Servicing should be done by a person knowledgeable in appliance service.) Disconnect power to range. Open oven door and remove it. See removal instructions on page 16. With a Philips Driver, undo the 2 screws holding the top down. Pull top forward about 2" then lift front up about 10". Raise the service stays on each side to hold top up.

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RANGE TROUBLESHOOTING

This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. However, you may still need assistance or service. When calling for service, you will need to provide a complete description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase or installation date (see Warranty). This information is needed to properly identify parts needed.

Before Calling For Service…PHONE OUR HELP LINE AT: 1-800-295-8498

If your range should fail to operate, review the following list before calling for service.

Note: Most electrical clock malfunctions can be corrected by turning the power off to the range for about 15 seconds. (Clock and Control will reset itself).

Problem	Check…	What To Do
Nothing will operate	• Is the power cord plugged into a live	• Plug the power cord into a live circuit
	circuit with proper voltage?	with proper voltage.
	• Has a household fuse blown or a circuit	• Replace household fuse or reset circuit
	breaker tripped?	breaker.
The oven will not operate	• Has the clock been set?	• Refer to instructions for setting the
	• Have the electronic controls been set	electronic controls starting on page 15.
	correctly?
	• Has a delayed start time been	• Wait for the start time
	programmed?	to be reached.
The electric surface elements	• Has a household fuse blown or a circuit	• Replace household fuse or reset circuit
will not operate	breaker tripped?	breaker.
	• Are the control knobs set correctly?	• Push control knobs in before turning to
		a setting.
	• Is a control knob sticking or broken?	• See LUBRICATION on page 16.
Cooktop control knobs will not turn	• Are you pushing in before turning?	• Push control knobs in before turning to
	• See LUBRICATION page 16.	a setting. Call factory for help.
The self-cleaning cycle	• Does the range clock show the correct	• Reset clock to show the correct time of
will not operate	time of day?	day (see page 14).
	• Has a delayed start time been	• Wait for the start time to be reached or
	programmed?	reset for immediate start.
Control is “locked up” (meaning no	• There has been a power interruption.	• Reset the main power breaker to the
buttons will function)		range.
Cooking results are not what	• Is the range level?	• Level range (see Installation instructions
you expected	• Is the oven preheated before baking?	page 6).
	• Has the recipe been tested or is it from a	• Preheat oven when called for in recipe.
	reliable source?	• Use only tested recipes from a reliable
	• Is the pan used the type or size	source.
	recommended in a reliable cookbook?	• Refer to a reliable cookbook for
	• Is there proper air circulation around the	recommended pan type and size.
	pan when baking?	• Allow 1" to 2" (3.5-5 cm) of air space on
	• Does cooking utensil fit the surface	all sides of pan.
	burner being used?	• Pan should be the same size or slightly
	• Have you preheated oven for	larger than surface element being used.
	15 minutes?

SEE PAGE 10 & 14 FOR GAS TROUBLESHOOTING:

Caution: Do not run burners without pots in place. Excessive heat could damage clock/control above burners.

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