General Cleaning

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES

(on some models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:

Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

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

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.

When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

Do not remove seals under knobs.

Cleaning Method:

Warm, soapy water:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

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.

To avoid damage to the grates and caps, 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.

ACCESS PANEL

The access panel is easily removed. To open panel, grasp sides and pull upward, lifting out. To close panel, align catches with the studs on the range. Press the access panel forward onto the studs and drop downward to engage.

CONTROL PANEL

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

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

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B

C

A.Studs

B.Catches

C.Grease cup

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Jenn-Air JD59860 General Cleaning, Exterior Porcelain Enamel Surfaces, STAINLESS STEEL on some models, Surface Burners