Kenmore 970-5984 manual Care Cleaning

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;

pieces

grasp

firmly

and

pull

straight

off

the shaft.

To

replace

knobs

after

cleaning,

line up

the

fiat

sides

of

both

knob and

shaft; then push knob into place.

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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

pane!.

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 & door Gentle scubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots. Rinse

liner

with

a ]: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

no-scratch cleaning pad. Rinse

and wipe dry with a clean c!oth. 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 Flex 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 Flex Clean section.

Oven

racks

Remove

oven

racks

from

oven cavity

before

starting

Flex

Clean.

Clean

by

using a

mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean 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 dripDo not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See "Surface elements and drip

bowls bowls" in the Care & Cleaning section.

"Stainless Steel (some models) 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 hat, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.

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