Care and Cleaning

(See Cleaning Guide)

Proper care and cleaning are

impoIlant so yoLw range will give

yOLI efficient and satisfactory service.

Follow’ these directions carefully in caring for yOLH- range to assure safe and proper maintenance.

Cooktop

The porcelain enamel cooktop is sturdy but breakable if misused. This t’inish is acid-resistant.

However, any food spills with a high acid content (such as fnlit juices, tomato or vinegar-) should not be permitted to remain on the finish.

Cleaning Under the Range

The area LInclcr the range of models equipped with a bottom drawer can be reached easily for cleaning by removing the bottom drawer. To

remove, pLIll drawer oLlt all the way, tilt Llp the front and remove

it. To replace. insert glides at back of drawer beyond stop on range

ml ides. Lift d~-awer if I;ecessary to e

insert easily. Let front of drawer down, then pLlsh in to close.

Removable Oven Door

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To REMOVE door, open to BROIL position. or where yoLl feel hinge catch slightly. Grasp door at sides: lift door up and away from hinges.

To REPLACE, grasp door at sides.

Line LIp door with hinges and push

door firmly into place.

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Oven Vent Duct

Your range is vented through a duct located under the right rear surface unit. Clean the duct often.

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Tb remokre:

Make sure unit is cool.

Lift LIp right rear surface unit.

Remove drip pan/trim ring.

Lift out oven vent duct.

To replace:

Place the part over the oven vent located below the cooktop with opening of the duct under the round opening in the drip pan. It is important that the duct is in the correct position so moisture and vapors from the oven can be re~eased during oven use. NOTE: Never cover the hole in the oven vent duct with aluminum foil or any other material. This prevents the oven vent from working properly during any cooking cycle.

Lamp Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven lamp bulb, disconnect the electric power for your range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the lamp cover and bulb cool completely before removing or replacing them.

The oven Imp (bulb) is covered with a glass removable cover which is held~n place with a bail-shaped wire. Remove oven door, if desired, to reach cover easily.

To remove:

. Hold hand under cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of same hand, firmly push back wire bail until it clears cover. Lift off cover. DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

. Replace bulb with 40-watt home appliance bulb.

To replace cover:

Place it into groove of lamp receptacle. Pull wire bail forward to center of cover until it snaps into place. When in place, wire holds cover firmly. Be certain wire bail is in depression in center of cover.

. Connect electric power to range.

Surface Units

Clean the area under the drip pdtrim rings often. Built-up soil, especially g~ease, may catch -fire. To make cleaning easier, tilt-lock units lift up and lock in the up position, and plug-in units

are removable.

Caution: Be sure all controls are turned to OFF and surface units are cool before attempting to lift or remove them.

After 1 ifting the tilt-lock unit or removing a plug-in unit, remove the drip pardtrim rings and clean them according to directions in the Cleaning Guide. Wipe around the edges of the surface unit opening. Clean the area below the unit. Rinse all washed areas with

a damp cloth or sponge.

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