Range User Manual

Care and Cleanin
A Cleaning CAUTIONS:
• Besureappliance is off andall parts are cool before • Toprevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance
handling or cleaning. Thisis to avoid damageand after eachuse.
possible burns. • If apart is removed, be sureit is correctly replaced.
Cleaning Chart
Parts Cleaning Procedure
Backguard& Porcelainenamelis glassfusedon metal and may crackor chip with misuse.It is acidresistant,not acidproof.
Cooktop, All spillovers,especiallyacidor sugarspillovers,shouldbe wiped up immediatelywith a dry cloth.
porcelain enamel • Whencool,wash with soapywater,rinse and dry.
• Neverwipe offa warm or hot surfacewith a damp cloth.Thismay causecrackingor chipping.
• Neveruse oven cleaners,abrasive or causticcleaningagentson exteriorfinishofrange.
BroilerPan Nevercoverinsert with aluminumfoil as this prevents thefat from drainingto the pan below.
and Insert • Placesoapy clothoverinsert and pan;let soak toloosen soil.
• Washinwarm soapywater.Use soap filledscouring pad to removestubborn soil.
• Broilerpan and insert canbe cleanedindishwasher.
Clock &Control • Wipe witha damp clothand dry.
Pad Area • G_assc_eanersmay be used if s_rayed_na c__thfirst.D_ N_T spraydirect_y_n c_ntr__pad and disp_ayarea.
ControlKnobs • Removeknobsin the OFFpositionby pulling forward.
• Wash,rinse and dry. Do not useabrasivecleaningagentsas they may scratchthe finish.
• Turn on each elementtobe surethe knobs havebeen correctlyreplaced.
Drip Bowls, • Whencool,wash after each use,rinse and dry toprevent staining or discoloration.
chrome • To cleanheavysoil,soak inhot sudsy water, then use a mild abrasivecleanersuch as SoftScrub*and a plastic
scouringpad. Do not use abrasivecleaningagents.
Enamel,painted • Whencool,wash withwarm soapywater,rinse and dry. Neverwipe a warm or hot surfacewith adamp
Sidepanels clothas this may damage the surfaceand may causea steamburn.
Storagedrawer • Forstubborn soil,use mildlyabrasivecleaningagents such as baking soda paste or BonAmi*.Donot use
Ovendoor abrasive,causticor harsh cleaningagentssuch as steelwoolpads or oven cleaners. Theseproducts will
scratchor permanently damage the surface.
NOTE:Usedry towel or clothto wipeup spills,especiallyacidor sugary spills.Surfacemay discoloror dull if
soil isnot immediatelyremoved.Thisisespeciallyimportant forwhite surfaces.
Glass • Avoid using excessiveamounts ofwater whichmay seepunder or behind glasscausingstaining.
Ovenwindow • Washwith soapand water.Rinsewith clearwater and dry. Glasscleanermaybe used ifsprayed ona clothfirst.
• Donot use abrasive materialssuch as scouring pads, steelwool or powdered cleaningagents. Theywill
damage glass.
Metal Finishes • Washwith soapand water, a glasscleaner,or mild liquid sprays.
Trimparts • Toprevent scratchingor dullingof thefinish,donotuse mildlyabrasive,abrasive,harsh or causticcleanerssuch
as oven cleaners.
Oven Interior • Clean frequentlyusingmild abrasive cleanersand a plasticpad.
• Do not use metallicscouringpads because they will scratchthe surface.
• Whenusing commercialovencleanersfollowthe manufacturer's instructions.
• Wipeup acidspills(tomatoormilkbasedfoods)as soonaspossiblewithsoap and water.If thespillis notwiped
up,it may discolorthe porcelain.
To make cleaning easier,removethe oven door,if desired (see Maintenancesection,page 9).
*Brand namesare re istered trademarks of the respectivemanufacturers.
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