CARE AND CLEANING
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Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the packaging tape adhesive on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on range parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Removing Packing Materials
Check your range to insure all packaging materials and protective tape covering are removed from areas such as the door trim, cooktop frame, end caps, etc. before using.
Control Panel and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the right side are in the proper OFF position. When replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure proper alignment.
To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. If a knob is difficult to remove, place a thin cloth (like a handkerchief,) or a piece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.
Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak. Avoid getting water in to the knob stem holes.
Kick Panel (on some models) |
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To clean the front of the kick panel, wash with soap | Do not use cleaning powders or harsh abrasives that |
and water. Rinse well. | may scratch the surface. |
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Removable Storage Drawer (on some models) |
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The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammabIe material in the drawer.
Do not overload the storage drawer, If the drawer is too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened. To
open the drawer, grasp the center of the handle and pull straight out.
The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range.
To remove: Pull the drawer straight out and lift over the guide stops.
To replace: Lift over the guide stops and slide the drawer into place.
To clean both the inside and the outside: |
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Wipe with soap and water. Rinse well. | — | |
Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives | ||
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which may scratch the surface. |
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