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General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products. Do not wipe down any of the inside
surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. To avoid
breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner
door glass before it has completely cooled.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES

(on some models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

CONTROL PANEL

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■Warm, soapy water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

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 abrasiv e
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
■Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be
soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.
■Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617:
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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.
■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
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.
On some models, the oven door can be removed. See the “Oven
Door” section first.
Cleaning Method:
■Steel-wool pad

OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS

Cleaning Method:
■Steel-wool pad

BROILER PAN AND GRID (on some models)

Cleaning Method:
Wash in warm soapy water. (It is not recommended to wash the
chrome grid in a dishwasher.)
A mild abrasive cleaner and a plastic scrubber can be used to
remove stubborn stains.
For heavily soiled bowls, place an ammonia soaked paper towel
on the stains and allow to soak for a short time, then gently scrub
with a plastic scrubber.
Porcelain enamel only
■Warm soapy water or dishwasher
■Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
Oven Door
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 R emo ve :

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.