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See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while they are wet.
Cleaning Method:
■Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
■Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most aggressive cycle.
■Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617: See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
GRIDDLE (on some models)
Oil or food residue should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop and the griddle are cool. Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle.
Cleaning the griddle in dishwasher can damage the nonstick coating.
The use of abrasive cleaners,
Cleaning Method:
■Wipe with a dry soft cloth or soft paper towels to remove food particles.
■Warm, soapy water or other cleaner safe for nonstick pans.
■Soft cloth or sponge.
If the griddle is washed, it will need to be coated again with vegetable oil to preserve the nonstick finish as well as the durability of the griddle.
SURFACE BURNERS
See “Surface Burners” section.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
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See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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.
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser can be used on a cool cavity.
If using commercial oven cleaners, follow package directions.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
Cleaning Method:
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OvenLight
The oven light is a standard
Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are off.
To Replace:
1.Unplug range or disconnect power.
2.Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
3.Replace bulb.
4.Plug in range or reconnect power.
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.Open the oven door. Insert hinge pins, included with your range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range.
2.Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.
3.Pull door straight up, then toward you. Do not remove hinge pins until the door is replaced on the range.
To Replace:
1.Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.
2.Hold oven door so that the top edge of each door slot is horizontal. Insert door hinge into the hinge slots.
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