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Aluminum | (Trim | Pieces) | & Vinyl | Use | hot, soapy water | and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. |
Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body | Forgeneral cleaning, | use hot, soapywater and a cloth. Formore difficult soils and | ||||
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| on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to the | ||
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| OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after | ||
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| cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob | ||
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Stainless Steel, Chrome Control Panel, Decorative Trim
Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and Insert, Door Liner, Body Parts, Warmer Drawer (if equipped)
Oven Racks
Oven door
Before cleaning the controlpanel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight offthe shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with a clean water using 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.To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Do not use cleanerswith high concentrations 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 from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
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
Remove oven racks. Ifthey are not removed during the
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 salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the oven rack positions).
To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse the door in water.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material, on self cleaning models, which is essential fora good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
CAN DOOR DO NOT
Ceramic Cooktop | See Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance in the General Care & Cleaning section. |
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