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CARE & CLEANING
•Chrome control panel (some models)
•Decorative trim (some models)
Surface type Recommendation
•Porcelain enamel broiler pan and broiler
pan insert (if equipped)
•Door liner & body parts
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
For general cleaning
, use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
For more
difficult soils and built-up grease
, apply a liquid detergent directly onto
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.
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.
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.
•Painted and plastic control knobs
•Painted body parts
•Painted decorative trim
•Aluminum (trim pieces) & vinyl
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, and then scrub
with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during
future heating. Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
•Easy Care™ Stainless
Steel (some models)
•Oven racks
•Oven door
Oven racks must be removed from oven before starting self-
clean cycle. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following
manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.
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. On self-cleaning models the oven
door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good
seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
See Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners instructions provided in
the following Care & Cleaning section.
•Cooktop surface and contoured well
areas, surface burner heads and caps
Cleaning recommendation table