Caring For Your Range
Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire And
Explosion Hazard
l Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning.
mDo not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.
n Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors to clean this or any other appliance.
9Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
mDo not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns, electrical shock, fire or explosion.
The control knobs
1.Turn control knobs to the OFF position.
2.Pull control knobs straight off.
3.Wash in warm, soapy water.
4.Rinse well and dry completely. Do not soak.
The control panel
1.Wipe with warm, soapy water or spray glass cleaner, and a soft cloth.
2.Rinse well.
3.Dry with soft cloth.
4.Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place.
NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives. or commercial oven cleaners which may damage finish. After cleaning, make sure all control knobs point to the OFF position.
The removable cooktop
1.Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans.
2.Lift front of cooktop enough to clear front of range. Grasp cool burner openings. Lift and pull forward.
3.Wipe surface under cooktop with warm, soapy water. Use a soap- filled plastic scouring pad on
4.To replace cooktop, lower front of cooktop while placing into rear support brackets. Avoid hitting the control panel.
Personal Injury And Product
Damage Hazard
1Do not try to clean under the cooktop without removing the cooktop first. The cooktop could accidentally fall and injure you.
n Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can result to the finish and the cooktop frame.
The surface burners
Typical top burner flame
4.Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown above. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see above), or call a qualified technician for adjustment.
5.Replace cooktop
The removable oven door
Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven.
Burn And Electrical Shock Hazard
The surface burner grates and reflector pans
Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.
1, Open the door to the first stop position.
1.Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool.
2.Lift off the surface burner grates and remove the reflector pans.
3.Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm, soapy water. Use a non- abrasive plastic scouring pad for
4.Replace reflector pans and burner grates.
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1.Remove the cooktop, following the instructions above.
2.Wipe off surface burners with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth after each use. Use a plastic scouring pad for
3.If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports.
2.Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in.
3.To replace, fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges.
Push the door down evenly. The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly.