Kenmore 790.9031 manual Care, Cleaning, recommendation, Recommendation, Select Clean

Care

& Cleaning

Cleaning

recommendation

table

Surface

type

Recommendation

Control

knobs

For

general

cleaning,

use

hot,

soapy

water

and

a cloth.

For more

difficult

soils

and

Painted

body parts

built-up grease, apply

a

liquid

detergent

directly

onto

the

soil.

Leave on

soil

for 30-

Painted

decorative

trim

60

minutes.

Rinse

with

a

damp

cloth

and

dry. Do not use abrasive

cleaners

on

any

Aluminum,

plastic

or vinyl trim

of these

materials;

they can

scratch.

To

remove

control

knobs,

turn to OFF

position;

grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up

the

flat

sides

of

both knob and shaft; then push knob into place.

Control

panel

Before

cleaning

the contro!

panel, turn all

controls

OFF,

activate

oven lockout

(on

Control

key

pad

membrane

some models)

and

if needed

remove

any

knobs

from

panel.

Do

not use abrasive

Decorative

trim

(some models)

cleaners

on any

of these

materials;

they

can

scratch.

Clean

using

hot, soapy

water

and

a

dishcloth.

Be sure

to

squeeze

excess

water

from

dishcloth

before

wiping

control panel; especially when wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or

around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean

water

and

a

dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before

wiping

the

control

panel.

Porcelain enamel parts & doorGentle scubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad wiii remove most spots. Rinse

linerwith 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-filledno-scratch cleaning pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (mill<, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

Oven

interior

For oven

interior

remove excessive spillovers

from oven

cavity

bottom

before

starting Select Clean. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the

oven door gasket. For very important cleaning precautions be sure to read all the

instructions in the Select Clean section.

Oven

racks

Remove

oven racks from oven cavity

before

starting

Select Clean.

Clean

by using a

mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with dean water,

dry and then replace in oven.

Oven

door

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.

Surface elements and drip bowls

Stainless Steel (some models)

Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See "Surface elements and drip bowls" in the Care & Cleaning section.

Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel. Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess

cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse and dry using dean water and a cloth.

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