CareandCleaning
Proper care and cleaningare important so your range wil~give you efficient and satisfactory service. Followthese directions carefilly in caring for it to help assure safeand proper maintenance.
Beforecleaning any part of your range (exceptfor operating the self- cleaning cycle), DISCOmCT ELECTNC POWER To THE RANGE at the fuse box or circuit breaker panel, or pull the range powercord plug f~omthe ele~tric outlet.
When the range is cool, wash the enamel finish with mild soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser applied with a damp cloth. Rinse the surface with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. If you wish, occasionally apply a thin coat of mild cleaning wax to help protect the finish.
There are a number of precautions you can take to avoid marring the surface of the range and to prevent it from becoming dull. Don’t slide heavy pans across it. If you spill foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with high sugar content, clean them up as soon as possible. If allowed to remain, these foods could cause a dull spot. Also, no matter how stubborn the food stain, never use harsh abrasive cleansers. They could permanently damage the enamel surface.
It’sa good idea to wipe the control panels clean after each use of the oven.For a morethoroughcleaning, the controlknobscan be pulledoff the knobstemsand ti]eglassupper controlpanelcan he cleanedon both sides.
To remove the glws panel:
1.Disconnectpowerto the range.
2.Removethe screwon each end of the backsplash.
3.Removethe blackmeti stripson each end that holdthe glass in place.
4.Removethe controlknobs,clock knobs and screwssecuringtie light switches.
5.Carefi~y removethe glass md place it on a smooth,flat sutiace. Clean it with mild soap and water, rinse with clean water and dry with a soficloth.
Caution:Do not use abrasive cleansers, strongliquidcleanersor ovencleanerson glass or enamel controlpanel
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WHEN C~NGNG A SURFACE LAMP, DO N~ ~UCH THE METAL AT ENDS OF LWP.
Yoursutiace lamp is easily
To remove, lift the lamp cover. Place fingerson top near each end of the lighttube. Press down and roll the top of the tube gentlytoward the frontof the range until it stops. Removethe tube gentlyfrom the unit, makingsure it doesn’thit the lamp cover.
To replace, place fingers on top near each end of the light tube. Press the bulb gently into the slots and roll the top of tube genflytoward the back of the range until it stops. Then movethe lamp cover down.
Burner Grates
Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Dry the grates with a
To get rid of
Although they’re durable, tl~e grates will gradually lose their shine, regardless of the best care you can give them. This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures,
Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without
When replacing a pair of grates,
the irregular mn“ sides should
interlock in the middle as shown at right. +
