EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES

(on some models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:

Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

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.

Soap and water or dishwasher:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

CONTROL PANEL

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

OVEN CAVITY

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.

On some models, the oven door can be removed. See “Oven Door” first.

Steel-wool pad

Oven cleaner:

Follow product label instructions. Do not let cleaner contact gasket, thermostat or exterior surfaces. Line the floor with newspaper.

OVEN RACK AND ROASTING RACK

Steel-wool pad

BROILER PAN AND GRID

Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

Solution of ¹₂ 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.

Mild detergent

Drawer Liner (on some models)

Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner.

Clean with mild detergent.

OvenDoor

For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.

To Remove:

1.Fully open the oven door.

2.Unscrew clips with a #2 square or Phillips screwdriver.

3.Close oven door to the stop position (open about 4 in. [10 cm]).

4.Lift door slightly and pull out and back until hinges come out to the catch position.

5.Push door down and pull straight out to remove door completely.

4" (10 cm)

4"

To Replace:

1.Hold oven door by the handle and place the top of the door under the cooktop overhang.

2.Use front of leg to apply pressure to slide hinges into the slots as far as possible.

3.Use side of leg to apply pressure to the bottom of the door front.

4.Lift door slightly. Apply pressure and push until the hinges have gone in fully.

5.Fully open the door.

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