Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable to make the interior more accessible, if desired
Note: The oven door is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door..
To remove the door, open it a few inches to
the special "stop" position that win hold the door
open Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door
straight up and off the hinges
Note: Be careful not to place hands between the spring hinge and the oven frame as the spring hinge could snap back and pinch your fingers
Wash with hot, soapy water. For stubborn spots, use a
solution of vinegar and water. Do not immerse the door in water..
To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the "out" position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time
Oven She ves
You may clean the oven shelves with a mild abrasive cleanser, following manufacturer's directions. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a dry cloth To remove heavy,
BroiBer Pan & Rack
After broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack and carefully pour off the grease Wash and rinse the broil- er pan and rack in hot, soapy water.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dish- cloth.. That way,
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven.
ControD Panel
Clean up any spills or spatters with a damp cloth Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water.
Clean touch pads with mild liquid dish detergent and a
soft cloth Rub touch pads lightly, CAUTION: DO NOT USE ABRASIVES OF ANY KIND ON THE CONTROL
PANEL. The lettering on the pads is sensitive to abra- sives and pressure.
Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier clean- ing. To remove knob, pull it straight off the stem. If knob is difficult to remove, place a towel or dishcloth between the knob and control panel and pull gently. Wash knobs in soap and water but do not soak_
C eaning under the Range
The area under the range can be reached easily for cleaning by removing the bottom drawer To remove, pull drawer out alf the way, tilt up the front and remove iL To replace, insert glides at back of drawer beyond stop on range glides. Lift drawer if necessary to insert easily.. Let front of drawer down, then push in to close.
Oven Bottom
The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish. To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom from
excessive spitlovers This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with high acid content Hot fruit fillings or foods that are acidic (such as milk, tomatoes or sauerkraut, and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice) may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface.
If a spiIlover does occur on the oven bottom, allow the oven to cool first You can then clean the oven bottom
with soap and water, a mild abrasive cleanser or
Oven Air Vents
Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with cor- rect combustion.. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door and under the storage drawer.
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