CARE & CLEANING

 

 

Cleaning recommendation table

 

 

Surface type

Recommendation

 

 

 

Control knobs

Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.

Painted body parts

For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more

Painted decorative trim

difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto

Aluminum (trim pieces) & vinyl

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.

Control panel

Decorative trim (some models)

Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF and if needed remove any knobs from the panel. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the dishcloth before wiping the control panel; especially when wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel.

Easy Care™ Stainless

If your range finish is Easy Care™ Stainless Steel (some models),

Steel (some models)

clean the stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or

 

cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT

 

use ANY store bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners or any other

 

types of cleaners containing any abrasive, chlorides, chlorine or

 

ammonia. It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50/

 

50 solution of water and vinegar.

Porcelain enamel broiler pan and broiler pan insert (if equipped)

Door liner & body parts

Gentle scouring with a soapy non-abrasive scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating.

Oven racks

Oven racks must be removed from oven before starting self-

 

 

clean cycle. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following

 

 

manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.

 

 

 

Oven door

Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the

 

 

oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside

 

 

glass of the oven door. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not

 

 

spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door

 

 

vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh

 

 

abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. Do not

 

 

clean the oven door gasket. On self-cleaning models 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 this gasket.

Cooktop surface and contoured well areas, surface burner heads, caps and burner grates

See Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners instructions provided in the following Care & Cleaning section.

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