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| CARE & CLEANING |
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| Cleaning recommendation table |
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• Control knobs (some models) | For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils | |
• | Painted body parts | and |
• | Painted decorative trim | soil for |
• Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim | cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control | |
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| knobs, turn to OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To |
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| replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft; then |
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| push knob into place. |
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• | Control panel | Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF, activate oven lockout |
• Control key pad membrane | (on some models) and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use | |
• Decorative trim (some models) | abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. Clean using hot, | |
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| soapy water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth |
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| before wiping control panel; especially when wiping around the controls area. |
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| Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. |
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| When rinsing, use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess |
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| water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel. |
•Easy Care™ Stainless Steel (some models)
If your range finish is 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.
•Porcelain enamel parts
•Porcelain enamel broiler pan and broiler pan insert (if equipped)
Gentle scubbing with a soapy
• | Oven interior | Remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting self- |
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| clean. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door |
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| gasket. For very important prepartion information be sure to read all the |
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• | Oven racks | Oven racks must be removed from oven. Do not clean oven racks in |
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| oven during the |
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| cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Thoroughly rinse and dry. |
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• | Oven door | Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven |
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| door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven |
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| door. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or |
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| the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, |
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| cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of |
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| the oven door. Do not clean the oven door gasket. On |
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| the oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a |
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| good seal. 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 section. |
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