Use and Care Manual
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Always keep cleaning materials and chemicals in a safe place and away from children.
Know what you are using. Make sure all parts of the range are COOL before cleaning.
Be sure to replace the parts correctly.
Knobs
Pull forward on the knobs to remove them (or use light string to place behind the knob
and pull away from the unit). Wash in a water solution with a mild detergent mix. Do not
use an abrasive cleaner or any abrasive action. Abrasive action will scratch the knobs.
If the knobs become loose on the valve stem, spread the valve stem slightly with a small
screwdriver.
Using Commercial Oven Cleaners
Commercial oven cleaners may be used on porcelain lined ovens; however, many
cleaners are very strong, and it’s essential to follow instructions carefully. Be sure to
wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
After using such cleaners, thoroughly rinse the oven with a solution of 1 tablespoon
vinegar to 1 cup of water. Oven cleaners can coat or damage the thermostat sensing
device (the long tube in the oven) so that it will not respond to temperature accurately.
If you use an oven cleaner, do not let it contact the sensing bulb, or any chrome,
aluminum, or plastic part of the range.
Do not apply or allow the cleaner to come in contact with any parts or surfaces
other than the oven interior.
Grates, Main Tops, Surface Burners
The grates are made of porcelain coated steel. These materials can be cleaned at the
sink with detergent or soap-lled scouring pads. Do not be alarmed when the grate
loses its shining nish. The heat from the burners will cause the grates to lose their
shining nish.
Clean the burner with soap and water, rinse thoroughly and dry completely before
reassembling. Burner heads can be dried in the oven at about 350 degrees Fahrenheit
or in the dishwasher on the dry cycle. After adjustment or cleaning, replace all parts to
their original position.
The porcelain nish top can be cleaned with detergent and warm water. A mild glass
wax can be used to shine the top.
CLEANING THE RANGE