Tappan 316000189 important safety instructions Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range

General Cleaning			Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range
			Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range
			is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings will
			reduce the effort required for major cleanings later.
Surfaces			How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) &			Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic			For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-
Body Parts, Control Knobs			up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60
and Decorative Trim Pieces			minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these
			materials; they can scratch.
Control Panels			Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control
			knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above.
			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(s) into place.
Porcelain Enamel			Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal.
Burner	Grates,	Cooktop	If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
Surface,	Below	Cooktop,
Broiler Pan & Insert, Broiler			Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1
Drawer, Door Liner and Oven			solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an
Bottom			ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp
			cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
			Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO
			NOT use spray oven cleaners on the range top.
Stainless Steel,		Chrome	Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Cover
Parts, Drip Pans			stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rinse.
			Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse the
			cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.
Oven Racks			Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven
			Controls. 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 baby oil or salad oil (this will make the
			racks glide easier into the rack positions).
			The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition
			and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire
			or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.
Surface	Burners	- Sealed	The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition
Burner Units - Burner Cap,			and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire
Trim Ring (some		models),	or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.
Burner Pans (some models),
and Burner Base			To remove, clean and replace sealed burner units, follow the instructions under
			General Cleaning. DO NOT put burner units in the dishwasher.
Oven Door			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 silicone rubber
			material which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage
			or remove the gasket.

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