Oven Bottom
The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.
To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the shelf you are cooking om You can use
aluminum foil if you do not cover the whole shelE
This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content. Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, and sauces with vinegar or lemon
juice) may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface and should be wiped up immediately.
If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom, allow the oven to cool first. Remove the oven bottom for
easier
continuous cleaning oven coating (on some models)_
Frequent wipings with mild soap and water (particularly after cooking meat) will prolong the time
between major cleanings. Rinse thoroughly. Soap left on the oven bottom can cause stains.
For heavy soil, use an abrasive cleaner or a
steel wool pad_ A commercial oven cleaner may also be used, following the package directions°
Removable Kick Panel
(on some models)
The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under the range.
To remove, lift up the bottom of the panel slightly to disengage the panel from the tabs at the base of the range. Pull the bottom of the panel forward until the spring clips are released at the top of the panel.
To replace, insert the two slots at the bottom of the panel onto the two tabs at the base of the range and push the top of' the panel forward to engage the spring clips,
Removable Broiler Drawer
(on some models)
To remove:
l. When the broiler is coot, remove the grid and pan.
2.Pull the broiler drawer out unti! it stops, then push it back in about one inch.
3.Grasp the handle, lift and pull the broiler drawer out, Clean the broiler drawer with hot, soapy water.
To replace:
Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position as you slide it partway into the range° Then lower the drawer
and push it completely closed.
Removable Storage Drawer
(on some models)
The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware
and bakewareo Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer_
Do not overload the storage drawer'° If the drawer is too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened.
The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range° Clean the storage drawer with a damp c!oth or sponge. Never use harsh abrasives or scouring pads.
To remove the storage drawer:
1, Putt the drawer straight out until it stops_
2.Tilt the front of the drawer up and free of the range.
To replace the storage drawer:
1.Set the stops on the back of the drawer over the stops in the ranger
2.Slide the drawer evenly and straight back, so that the rails in the range are engaged_
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