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COOKTOP CONTROLS

Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
■Self-Cleaning cycle:
■See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN AND ROASTING RACKS

Cleaning Method:
■Self-Cleaning cycle:
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will
discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
■Steel-wool pad

BROILER PAN AND GRID

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Cleaning Method:
■Mildly abrasive cleanser:
■Scrub with wet scouring pad.
■Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool
pad.
■Oven cleaner:
■Follow product label instructions.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
■Dishwasher

STORAGE DRAWER (on some models)

Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.
For more information, see “Storage Drawer” section.
Cleaning Method:
■Mild detergent

WARMING DR AWER (on some models)

Make sure drawer is cool.
Cleaning Method:
■KitchenAid® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish
(sample included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■Mild detergent
Oven Light(s)
The oven light is a standard 15-watt appliance bulb. It will come
on when the oven door is opened. The light will not work during
the Self-Cleaning cycle (on some models). On some models,
when the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light
on or off.
To Replace:
Before replacing bulb, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool
and the control knobs are off.
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4. Replace bulb and bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.