| Care & Cleaning |
Surfaces | How to Clean |
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl | Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. |
Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and
Parts, and Decorative Trimbuilt-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. 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.
Painted Control Panel, Decorative Trim 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. Rinse with a clean water using 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.
Stainless Steel (some models)
Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and Insert, Door Liner, Body Parts, Warmer Drawer (if equipped)
Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an
Oven Racks | Oven racks may be removed or left in the oven during the |
| 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
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, on self cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
Ceramic Cooktop | See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the Care & Cleaning section. |
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