CARE & CLEANING
Cleaning recommendation table
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• Aluminum (trim pieces) & vinyl | Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. | |
• Painted and plastic control knobs | For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more | |
• | Painted body parts | difficult soils and |
• | Painted decorative trim | 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.
•Chrome control panel (some models)
•Decorative trim (some models)
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.
• 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, chlorines 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
•Keep warm drawer liner
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 must be removed from oven before starting self- |
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| clean cycle. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following |
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| manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry. |
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• | Oven door | Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the |
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| oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside |
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| glass of the oven door. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not |
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| spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door |
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| vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh |
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| abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. Do not |
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| clean the oven door gasket. On |
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| gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal. |
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| 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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