Use and Care Manual

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CARE AND CLEANING
General Cleaning
Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for more
detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the
range.
Important: Before manually cleaning any part of the range,
be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The
range may be hot and can cause burns.
If ammonia is used, the oven cavity must be rinsed thor-
oughly before operating the oven. Provide adequate ventila-
tion.
Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Oven
Liners
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven
bottom. The high heat of the oven can melt these materials
to the oven cavity and ruin the oven. These types of
materials can also reduce the effectiveness of the air circu
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lation in the oven and produce poor baking results. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock
or fire.
• Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop
can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum
cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the
surface burners under any circumstances.
• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is
much lower than that of other metals. If aluminum pans
are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop, the
utensil will be damaged or destroyed.
• Oven racks - Do not use aluminum foil to cover the
oven racks. During self clean the oven temperature can
become hot enough to melt aluminum cooking utensils
or aluminum foil and could result in permanent damage
to the oven interior and porcelain finish. Clean oven
racks by removing them from the oven when the oven is
cool and use mild dish soap and water or a 50/50
solution of water and vinegar.
• Any additions, changes or conversions required in order
for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application
needs must be made by an authorized qualified Agency.
• Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven
bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such
as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire
hazard.
To clean recessed and contoured areas of cooktop:
• If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured
areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth.
• Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
Cleaning the Sealed Burners
To avoid possible burns do not attempt any of the cleaning
instructions provided below before turning off all surface
burners and allow them to cool.
Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth
and wipe dry to avoid scratches. Keeping the surface
burner head ports and slots clean will prevent improper
ignition and an uneven flame.
Figure 32: Cleaning agents to avoid
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Figure 33: Sealed burner components