Kenmore 790.4658 General Care & Cleaning, English, Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range, Surfaces

General Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range

Before cleaning any part of the range, 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 & Vinyl	Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Control Panel and Trim	Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To
Pieces
	remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth.
	Rinse with a clean water and a dishcloth. Be sure to 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. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as
	bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot de removed. To replace knobs after
	cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Glass, Painted and	Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and
Plastic Body Parts,	water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass
Control Knobs and	cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the
Decorative Trim Pieces	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.
Stainless Steel (some	Clean with hot, soapy water and dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and cloth. Do not use
models) Oven door &	cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use harsh scrubbing
drawer front panel	cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel.
	Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during
	heating that cannot be removed.
Porcelain Enamel	Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution
Broiler Pan and Insert,	of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
Door Liner, Body Parts	paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub
and Warmer Drawer and	with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners
Drawer Cavity.	or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven
	cleaners on the cooktop.
Oven Racks	Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven
	Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with
	clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a
	cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier
	into the rack positions).

ENGLISH

Oven Door

DoHand

Clean Frame

DoHand	Do Not Hand
Clean Door	Clean Oven
	Door Gasket

Use soap & 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 oven 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. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.

Surface Elements and Drip Bowls (Models with Coil Surface Elements)

Surfaceelementscanbeunpluggedandremovedtomakecleaningthedripbowlseasier.Thesurface elementscleanthemselveswhentheyareturnedon.Foodspilledonahotelementwillburnoff.Food spilled on a cold element can be cleaned with a damp cloth___any remaining soil will burn off the next time element is used. NEVER IMMERSE A SURFACE ELEMENT IN WATER. To remove surface element and drip bowls, follow the instructions under General Care & Cleaning.

To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still warm. Hard-to-remove, burned-on soils can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in aslightlydilutedliquidcleanserorsolutionmadeofequalpartsammoniaandwater.Anylonscrubber may be used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleanser or steel wool, as they will scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish, and dry with a soft cloth. To replace drip bowls and surface elements, follow the instructions under General Cleaning.

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