Care & Cleaning
(Cleaning Chart)
Surfaces | How to Clean |
Aluminum (trim pieces) & Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic
Body Parts, Control Knobs
& Decorative Trim Pieces
Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the finish. 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 Panels | 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 as instructed above. 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. |
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates, Cooktop
Surface, Below Cooktop,
Broiler Pan & Insert, Door
Liner, Oven Bottom &
Burner Drip Pans
Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
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 ammonia- soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, then scrub with a
Easy Care™ Stainless Steel (some models) Oven Door & Drawer Front Panel and Decorative Trim
Your range finish is may be made with Easy Care™ Stainless 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.
Oven Racks | Remove racks. See "To remove and to replace an oven rack" under Oven vent(s) and |
| racks. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with |
| clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper |
| or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make the racks glide |
| easier into the rack positions). |
Oven Door
DO HAND
CLEAN FRAME
DO NOT HAND
CLEAN OVEN
DOOR GASKET DO HAND
CLEAN 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. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material, on
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