Owner's Manual

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
AT THE END OF THE CLEAN CYCLE
CAUTON: The interior of the oven wi ll sti ll be at baking temperature when the l ock l ight turns off and the oven door can be opened . Use
caution as the oven may be hot enough to cause burns.
The C l ean cyc l e takes hours to comp l ete. The LOCK l ight turns off once the cyc l e has finished and the oven has cooled to
525° F.
The door latch will open automatically after the automatic Door Lock completes its 30 sec, cycle to the OPEN position.
Wipe off white ash residue with a damp cloth or sponge before placing oven racks.
Replace the oven racks.
CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL COMPONENTS
All stainless steel parts of the appliance can be cleaned with hot soapy water, rinsed, dried and buffed to a shine with
a soft, heavy pile cloth. Make sure you clean in the DIRECTION OF THE GRAIN and never in circular motions as this
may scratch the stainless steel.
GENERAL CLEANING
When cleaning this range or range-top:
Always use the mildest cleaning procedure first. Some brands of cleaners of the same type are harsher than others,
read their directions. A scent or a propellant can make a difference in the product. Read the ingredients. Try on a small
area first.
To avoid marring the surface always rub metal finishes in the direction of the polish (grain) lines. The cleaner will be
more effective when used in the direction of the polish lines.
Use only clean sponges, soft cloths, pa per towels, for cleaning or scouring (Use only soap pads with soap still in
them. An empty pad can scratch), as recommended in this section.
RANGETOP CLEANING
Turn of all the burners and allow the grates to cool before starting to clean the range top. Do not clean hot surfaces
which can cause burns. Clean only when the range or Range top has cooled to room temperature.
BURNER GRATE CLEANING
When lifting the grates, be careful as they are heavy. Place them on a protected surface, so they won't scratch the
surface they are laid on.
The burner grates are matte porcelain enamel over cast iron. When cool they may be placed in the dishwasher, or
wipe while on the range top using hot soapy water, then rinsed and wiped dry. The burner grates will not rust as they
are matte porcelain enamel on both sides for durability.
The occasional use of mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon-Ami®, Soft Scrub®. Abrasive cleansers, used vigorously or
too often, can eventually harm the enamel. Apply with a damp sponge, rinse thoroughly and dry.
The porcelain may pop of the edge of the grates due to rapid temperature change when the burners are turned on, Do
not be concerned as this does not result in the deterioration of the grates. The cast iron soon darkens to blend with the
porcelain enamel. Be careful when wiping an area where the porcelain has popped off, as the edges may be sharp.
BURNER MAINTENANCE
For proper lighting and performance keep the burners clean.
It is necessary to clean the burners if they do not light even through the igniter clicks, if there has been a severe boil
over, or when the flame does not burn blue, and when the grates and burners are cool, remove the grate.
The Burner Cap can easily be removes.
Wash these parts in hot soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. The Burner Caps are porcelain enamel coated .Follow
the directions above for Cleaning Burner Grates. A bristle brush can be used to clean out the burner ports, if
necessary.
NOTE: After cleaning, it is important to make sure the Locating Notch or Pin at the bottom of the Burner Cap is properly
aligned with the Burner Base. Incorrect alignment will produce a potentially dangerous flame and poor burner
performance