Owner's Guide

CULINARIAN SERIES
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C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
IGNITERS
Wipe with a water
-
dampened cotton swab. Be
careful not to damage the igniter. (See illustration).
CONTROL KNOBS
-
RANGETOP AND OVEN
These are made of die
-
cast metal with plastic inserts
for
easier gripping. They can be cleaned in hot, soapy
water.
To remove the Knobs from the control panel, grasp
the knob
and pull straight forward. Wash, do not soak.
Rinse and
dry thoroughly. It is important to replace these knobs on the
correct gas valve on the control panel.
LOW BACK, OR HIGH SHELF (IF INSTALLED)
Depending on the model, these are constructed of
all
stainless steel. Use the mildest cleaning procedure
first
—
hot soapy water, rinse and dry. If the panel has
food soil remaining, try a general kitchen cleaner,
such as Fantastic, Simple Green®, or Formula 409.
For hard to clean soil use a stainless steel cleaner
such as, Bon
-
Ami®,, Carneo®,, or Bar
Keepers
Friend. Apply cleaner with a damp sponge,
rinse thor-
oughly and dry. Always scrub lightly in the
direction of
the grain. Do not use a steel wool pad,
it will scratch
the surface. To touch up noticeable
scratches in the
stainless steel, sand very lightly with
dry 100 grit em-
ery paper, rubbing in the direction
of the grain.
After cleaning use a stainless steel
polish, such as
Stainless Steel Magic.
If the rear top burners are used extensively on high it is
possible for the vertical stainless steel panel to discolor
from the burner heat. This discoloration can be removed
by
using Revere Ware Stainless Steel Cleaner.
OVEN AND DOOR INTERIOR
If in the event the oven door comes off track, or
be-
comes misaligned, realignment can be achieved
by
following this simple procedure:
Open the door and hold it all the way open. Close the
hinge latches. Once both hinges are locked,
gently
lift the door up and partially out until the
door is
evenly aligned. Evenly slide the door back into place
and check to assure the hinges rest in
the center of each door hinge roller. With the oven
door fully open, unlock hinge latches and the door
is
ready to close again. Call our service technician if
you encounter difficulty.
Be sure the oven and door are cool before you start to
clean them. They are porcelain enamel coated. It
is
acid resistant, but not acid proof. Therefore, acid
foods, such as vinegar, rhubarb, alcohol, citric juices
or
milk, should be wiped off and not allowed to brake on.
Try
mild cleaners,
such as: Bon
-
Ami®, Ammonia,
Ammonia and water, or Soft Scrub®. Apply the
cleaner on a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly. Rinse
thoroughly and dry. If food has burned onto the oven
and is difficult to remove, soak the spots with a cloth
saturated with household ammonia. Allow it to soak
for an hour or two, with the door closed. The food soil
should be easy to remove with a damp soapy cloth or
mild abrasive.
OVEN RACKS AND ROLLERS
The oven racks and rollers are chrome plated steel.
Chrome cleaners,
such as Soft Scrub, Cameo or Bar
Keepers Friend can be applied with a damp sponge
following package directions. Rinse and dry. Powdered
cleaners such as Bon
-
Ami® or Comet are applied with
a
damp sponge or cloth, rubbed lightly, rinsed and
dried. Harsh Cleaners which are commercial oven
cleaners, such as Easy Off® or Dow can be used on
the racks. However, some commercial oven cleaner's
cause darkening and discoloration. Test the cleaner on
a
small part of the rack and check for any discoloration
before cleaning the entire rack. Allow to stand for 15 to
20
minutes. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
FRAMES, SIDES, DOOR EXTERIOR, HEAT DEFLECTOR
These parts are made of stainless steel, follow the
directions for the Backguard (see page 28). Take
care when cleaning the door top. Do not let water or
cleaners run down the vents. If water or cleaners spill
intothe vents,they may streaktheglass inside the door.
DOOR GASKET
Use a general kitchen spray cleaner, such as Formula
409 or Fantastik®. Spray it and blot drywith a cloth.
Do
not rub. Do not remove or damage the gasket
OVEN LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
For oven light bulb replacement use only a 40 watt,
120 volt appliance light bulb. These are available in
supermarkets. DO NOT use a standard light bulb in
any oven, the heat will break it.
TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB:
1.
Be sure the oven light bulb switch is in the off
position.
2.
Let the cover and the bulb cool completely.
3.
Remove the light cover, Turn the cover to the
left
(counterclockwise) to unscrew it.
4.
Remove the burnt out bulb. Replace itwith a 40
watt appliance light bulb only.
5.
Replace cover. Turn circuit breaker back on, if
turned off. (See Caution below).
CAUTION: Be sure the oven light switch (see
page
8, # 11) is in the OFF position and the
light
cover is cool. If the bulb comes loose
from its
base, turn off the power to the oven at
the circuit breaker panel, before attempting to
remove the bulb base from the socket.
POWER FAILURE
The broiler and oven burners cannot be turned
on
during a power failure. To light the sealed top
burn-
ers, turn the control knob to "lite" hold a lighted
match
to the port ring. After the flame is burning
all the
way around the burner, adjust the flame to
the
desired height. It is necessary to light each
burner individually. Do not light more than one
burner at a time.