Kenmore 318205869A General Care & Cleaning, Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range, Surfaces, Vinyl

General Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range

Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaningS NOW will reduce the EXTENT AND DIFFICUlTY of major cleaning later.

Surfaces		How to Clean
Aluminum (trim pieces) &		Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic		Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of
Body Parts, Control Knobs &		vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a
Decoratives Trim Pieces		soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray
		liquids directly on the control pad and display area. Do not use large amounts of water
		on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the
		appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper
		towels - they will damage the finish. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position;
		grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the
		flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Control Panel		Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs.
		To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above. Squeeze
		excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the
		controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. To
		replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then
		push the knob into place.
Porcelain Enamel		Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If
Burner Grates, Cooktop		soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
Surface, Door Liner & Oven		Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a
Bottom
		1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an
		ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp
		cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
		Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO
		NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
Stainless Steel (some models)		Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and
Oven door & drawer front		a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not
panel		use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for
		cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners from the surface as bluish
		stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
Oven Racks		Oven racks should be removed, or else their finish will dull and their color turn slightly
		blue. If they do go through the self-clean cycle, wait until the oven has cooled, then
		remove the oven racks and rub their sides with wax paper or a cloth containing a small
		amount of baby or salad oil; this will make the oven racks glide easier back in and out
		of their positions.
Oven Door		Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse
	Do Hand Clean	well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. DO NOT
	Frame	immerse the door in water. DO NOT spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter
		the door vents. DO NOT use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive
		cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.
Do Hand	Do Not Hand	DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven
		material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be
Clean Door	Clean Oven Door
		taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
	Gasket

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