Care and Cleanin
ACleaning CAUTIONS:
•Besure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damageand possible burns.
•Toprevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use.
•If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
Cleaning | Chart | |
Parts |
| Cleaning Procedure |
Backguard & | Porcelainenamel is glass fused on metal and may crackor chip with misuse.It is acid resistant, not acid proof. | |
Cooktop, | All spillovers,especiallyacid or sugar spillovers,should be wiped up immediatelywith a dry cloth. | |
porcelain enamel | • When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry. | |
| • | Neverwipe off a warm or hot surfacewith a damp cloth.This may causecrackingor chipping. |
| • | Neveruse oven cleaners,abrasive or caustic cleaningagents on exteriorfinish ofrange. |
BroilerPan | Never coverinsert with aluminum foil as this prevents thefat from draining to the pan below. | |
and Insert | • | Placesoapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil. |
| • | Wash in warm soapy water.Use soap filledscouring pad to remove stubborn soil. |
| • | Broilerpan and insert can be cleaned in dishwasher. |
Clock & Control | • | Wipe with a damp cloth and dry. |
Pad Area | • | G_assc_eanersmay be used if s_rayed _n a c__thfirst.D_ N_T spraydirect_y_n c_ntr__pad and disp_ayarea. |
Control Knobs | • | Removeknobs in the OFFpositionby pulling forward. |
| • | Wash,rinse and dry. Do not use abrasivecleaning agents as they may scratchthe finish. |
| • | Turn on each element to be sure the knobs have been correctlyreplaced. |
Drip Bowls, | • | When cool,wash after each use, rinse and dry to prevent staining or discoloration. |
chrome | • | To cleanheavy soil, soak in hot sudsy water, then use a mild abrasivecleaner such as SoftScrub*and a plastic |
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| scouringpad. Do not use abrasivecleaning agents. |
Enamel,painted | • | When cool,wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp |
Side panels |
| cloth as this may damage the surface and may causea steamburn. |
Storagedrawer | • | For stubborn soil, use mildlyabrasivecleaning agents such as baking soda paste or BonAmi*.Donot use |
Oven door |
| abrasive,caustic or harsh cleaning agents such as steelwool pads or oven cleaners. These products will |
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| scratchor permanently damage the surface. |
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| NOTE:Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills,especiallyacid or sugary spills.Surfacemay discoloror dull if |
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| soil is not immediately removed.This is especiallyimportant for white surfaces. |
Glass | • | Avoid using excessiveamounts ofwater whichmay seep under or behind glass causingstaining. |
Oven window | • | Wash with soapand water. Rinsewith clearwater and dry. Glasscleaner maybe used ifsprayed on a cloth first. |
•Donot use abrasive materialssuch as scouring pads, steelwool or powdered cleaningagents. They will damage glass.
Metal Finishes • Wash with soap and water, a glass cleaner,or mild liquid sprays.
Trim parts• Toprevent scratchingor dullingof thefinish,do not use mildlyabrasive,abrasive,harsh or causticcleanerssuch as oven cleaners.
Oven Interior • Clean frequentlyusing mild abrasive cleanersand a plasticpad.
•Do not use metallicscouring pads because they will scratchthe surface.
•When using commercialoven cleanersfollowthe manufacturer's instructions.
•Wipe up acidspills(tomatoormilkbased foods)as soon aspossiblewith soap and water. If thespillis not wiped
up, it may discolorthe porcelain.
To make cleaning easier, removethe oven door, if desired (see Maintenance section,page 9).
*Brand names are re istered trademarks of the respectivemanufacturers.
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