COOKTOP CONTROLS

Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

Do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

Cleaning Method:

■Soap and water or dishwasher:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish.

To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.

Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Cleaning Method:

■Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:

Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.

■Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):

Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.

■Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617: See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

SURFACE BURNERS

See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use oven cleaners.

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

■Steel-wool pad

BROILER PAN AND GRID (on some models)

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Cleaning Method:

■Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

■Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:

Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool pad.

■Oven cleaner:

Follow product label instructions.

Porcelain enamel only, not chrome

■Dishwasher

STORAGE DRAWER (on some models)

Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.

For more information, see “Storage Drawer” section.

Cleaning Method:

■Mild detergent

Drawer Liner (on some models)

Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner.

■Clean with mild detergent.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

WARMING DRAWER and TRAY (on some models)

Make sure drawer is cool and remove tray.

Cleaning Method:

■Mild detergent (for both)

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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