General Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Chart

Surfaces

How to CJean

Glass, PaintedFor general cleaning, use a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent & water or a 50/50 solution

Plastic Body Parts & of vinegar & water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry & polish with a soft cloth.

Control KnobsGlass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth 1st. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display areas. 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 some paper towels - they will damage the finish.

Painted Control

Panels & Display

areas

Porcelain Enamel

Burner Grates,

Cooktop Surface, Broiler Pan & insert, Broiler Drawer, Door Liner & Oven Bottom

Oven Racks

Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF & remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Use the general cleaning instructions provided in the paragraph above.

Clean burner grates, broiler pan & insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.

Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of

clean water & ammonia, ff 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 & 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 range top.

Remove racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls. If they are not removed during the Self-Clean cycle their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will be dull. After the cycle is complete and the oven ahs cooled, 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 oven rack positions).

Overt Door

Stainless

Steel

Countoured well

areas, brunet caps & burner heads

Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides & 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.

Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water & a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. DO NOT use cleaners with high conecentrations of chlorides or chlorines. DO NOT use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners form the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.

See Cleaning the Countoured Well Areas, Burner Caps & Burner Heads section for complete details.

Cleaning the Cooktop

The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.

Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Caps & Burner Heads

The contoured well areas, burner caps and burner heads should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to the following section for instructions.

THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.

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Use caution when replacing the burner cap so the electrode is not damaged. This may cause a delayed ignition or prevent the burner from igniting,

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Kenmore 790.7156 manual General Care & Cleaning, Cleaning the Cooktop

790.7156 specifications

The Kenmore 790.7156 is a standout model in the realm of kitchen appliances, specifically designed to enhance the cooking experience for both novice chefs and seasoned culinary experts. This sleek and versatile gas range is a perfect blend of functionality and modern technology, making it an essential addition to any kitchen.

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