Proper care and cleaningare importantso your range will give youefficientand satisfactory service. Followthese directions carefullyin caring for it to help assuresafe<andpropermaintenance.
Beforecleaningany part of your range (exceptfor operatingthe self- cleaningcycle), DISCONNECT
ELECTRICPOWERTo THE RANGE at the fuse box or circuit breaker panel, or pull the range power cord plug from the electric outlet.
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It’sa good idea to wipe the control panels clean afier each use of the oven. For a more thoroughcleaning, the control knobs can be pulled off the knob stems and the glass upper control panel can be cleaned on both sides.
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To remove the glass panel:
1.Disconnect power to the range.
2.Removethe screw on each end of the backsplash.
3.Removethe black metal strips on each end that hold the glass in place,
4.Remove the control knobs, clock knobs and screws securing the light switches.
5.Carefully remove the glass and place it on a smooth, fiat surface. Clean it with mild soap and water, ~i~]sewith clean water and
CaEItio12:Do not use abrasive cleansers. strong liquid cleaners or ~>vencieaners on glass or enamel ~’~ntrolpanel
When the range is cool, wash the enamel finish with mild soap and water or a mild abrasivecleanser applied with a damp cloth. Rinse the surface with clean water and dry with a soft cloth, If you wish, occasionallyapply a thin coat of mild cleaning wax to help protect the finish.
There are a number of precautions you can take to avoidmarring 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 allowedto 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.
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WHEN CHANGING A SURFACE LAMP, DO N~ ~UCH THE METAL AT ENDS OF LAMP.
Yoursurface lamp is easily replaced with a fluorescent tube of the same wattage. Make sure power to the range is disconnected at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the power cord plug from the electric outlet.
To replace, place fingerson top near each end of the 1ight tube. Press the bulb gentlyinto the slots and roll the top of tube gentlytoward the back of the range until it stops. Then mo~~ethe lamp cover down.
Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Washthem in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Dry the grates with a
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Although they’redurable, the 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 cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
When replacing a pair of grates, the irregular sides should interlock in
the middle as + shown at right.
