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 CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
| Surfaces | How to Clean |
| Aluminum & Vinyl | Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. |
| Control Panel and Trim Pieces |
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| Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To |
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| remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. |
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| Rinse with a clean water and a dishcloth. Rinse. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the |
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| cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in |
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| or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance.Be sure to rinse the cleaners as |
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| bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed. To replace knobs after |
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| cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place. |
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| Glass, Painted and Plastic | For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and |
| Control Knobs, Body Parts, and | grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse |
| Decorative Trim | with a damp cloth 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 firmly and pull straight |
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| off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the |
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| shaft; then push the knob into place. |
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| Stainless Steel (some | Cleaners made especially for stainless steel as Stainless Steel Magic, or other similar cleaners |
| models) Oven Door & Drawer | are recommended. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Be sure to rinse the |
| Front Panel | cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed. |
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| Surface Elements and Drip | Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier. |
| Bowls | The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot |
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| element will burn off. Food spilled on a cold element can be cleaned with a damp cloth___any |
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| remaining soil will burn off the next time element is used. NEVER IMMERSE A SURFACE |
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| ELEMENT IN WATER. To remove surface element and drip bowls, follow the instructions |
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| under General Cleaning. |
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| To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still |
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| warm. |
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| 20 minute in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or solution made of equal parts ammonia and |
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| water. A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleanser or steel |
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| wool, as they will scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish, and dry with |
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| a soft cloth. To replace drip bowls and surface elements, follow the instructions under |
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| Porcelain Enamel | Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution |
| Broiler Pan and Insert, Door | of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an |
| Liner, Body Parts and Warmer | paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub |
| Drawer and Drawer Cavity | with a |
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| or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven |
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| cleaners on the cooktop. |
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