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| CARE & CLEANING | |
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| Cleaning recommendation table | ||
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Surface type | Recommendation | ||
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• | 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 | |
• Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim pieces | and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they | ||
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| can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp | |
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| firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, | |
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| line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob | |
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| into place. | |
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• | Control panel | Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF and if needed | |
• Decorative trim (some models) | remove any knobs from the panel. Clean using hot, soapy water and a | ||
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| dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the dishcloth | |
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| before wiping the control panel; especially when wiping around the | |
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| controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause | |
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| damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a | |
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| dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before | |
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| wiping the control panel. | |
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• | 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 | |
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| cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT | |
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| use ANY store bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners or any other | |
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| types of cleaners containing any abrasive, chlorides, chlorine or | |
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| ammonia. It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50/ | |
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| 50 solution of water and vinegar. | |
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• Porcelain enamel broiler pan and broiler | Gentle scouring with a soapy | ||
| pan insert (some models) | most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If | |
• Porcelain door liner & body parts | necessary, cover difficult spots with an | ||
for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and | |||
• | Keepwarmdrawerinterior(some models) | ||
then scrub with a | |||
• Storage drawer interior (some models) | wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may | ||
become damaged during future heating. | |||
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• | Oven racks | Oven racks must be removed from the oven before starting | |
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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. | |
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• | Ceramiccooktop | See “Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance” in the Care & Cleaning | |
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