CARE & CLEANING
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Control Knobs | • | Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling forward. |
| • | Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish. |
| • | Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced. |
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Cooktop and | Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is | |
Control Panel - | proof. All spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth. | |
Porcelain | • | When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry. |
Enamel | • | Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping. |
| • | Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range. |
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Side Panels, | • | When cool, wash with warm, soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp |
Warming |
| cloth as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn. |
Drawer and | • | For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda paste or Bon Ami*. Do not use |
Door Handles - |
| abrasive cleaners such as steel wool pads or oven cleaners. These products will scratch or permanently |
Painted Enamel |
| damage the surface. |
| Note: Use a dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acidic or sugary spills. Surface may | |
| discolor or dull if soil is not immediately removed. This is especially important for white surfaces. | |
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Oven Window | • | Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass causing staining. |
and Door - Glass | • | Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a cloth |
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| • Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaners as they will scratch | |
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Oven Interior | • | Follow instructions on page |
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Oven Racks | • | Clean with soapy water. |
| • | Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or |
| • | Racks will permanently discolor and may not slide out smoothly if left in the oven during a |
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| operation. If this occurs, wipe the rack and embossed rack supports with a small amount of vegetable oil |
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| to restore ease of movement, then wipe off excess oil. |
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Stainless Steel | • | DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH. |
(select models) | • | DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR ORANGE CLEANERS. |
| • | ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING. |
| • Daily Cleaning/Light Soil | |
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| Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner* or a similar glass cleaner - using a sponge or soft cloth. |
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| Rinse and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray* |
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| (Part No. 20000008)**. |
| • | Moderate/Heavy Soil |
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| using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be removed with a damp Scotch- |
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| Brite* pad; rub evenly with the grain. Rinse and dry. To restore luster and remove streaks, follow with |
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| Stainless Steel Magic Spray*. |
| • | Discoloration |
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| immediately and dry. To remove streaks and restore luster, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray*. |
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*Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers. ** To order direct, call
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