Frigidaire 316000635 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 (Trim Pieces) &	Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Vinyl
Glass, Paint and Plastic	For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-
Control Knobs, Body Parts	up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes.
and Decorative Trim	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.
Control Panel	Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs.
	To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy 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. 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	Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution
Cooktop, Under Cooktop,	of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
Broiler Pan and Insert, Door	paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub
Liner	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 cooktop.
Stainless Steel, Chrome	Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a dishcloth. Cover
Decorative Trim	stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse. Cleaners
	made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish
	stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.
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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