Kenmore 790-4940, 790-4942 Care and Cleaning, Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven, Surface Type

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven

Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty and time of major cleaning later.

Surface Type	Recommendation
Aluminum and Vinyl	Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Painted body parts	Use a soft cloth and clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
Painted decorative trims	and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass
	cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. Do not spray liquids directly on the oven
	control 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.
Easy Clean™ Stainless Steel	Your oven finish may be Easy Clean™ Stainless Steel (some models). Clean the stainless with
(Some models)	warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft
	clean cloth. Do not use any store bought cleaners like stainless steel cleaners or any other
	types of cleaners containing any abrasive, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia. It is recommended
	to use mild dish soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar.

Porcelain enamel broiler pan and insert

Door liner and body parts

Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 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, and 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.

Oven racks	Oven racks must be removed from oven cavity. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner
	following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.
Oven door	Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well.
	You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the door. Do not 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 not clean the oven door gasket. On self-clean models, the oven door gasket is made of a
	woven material which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
	or remove this gasket.

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