Complete Owner's Guide
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CARE & CLEANING
Cleaning recommendation table
Surface type Recommendation
• Control knobs (some models)
• Painted body parts
• Painted decorative trim
• Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difcult
soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil.
Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do
not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To
remove control knobs (some models), turn to OFF position; grasp rmly
and pull knob straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up
the at sides of both knob and shaft; then push knob into place.
• Control panel
• Control keypad membrane
• Decorative trim (some models)
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF, activate controls
lock (if equipped) and remove any knobs from panel (some models). Do
not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess
water from dishcloth before wiping control panel; especially when wiping
around the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause
damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a dishcloth
and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping the
control panel.
• Porcelain enamel parts
• Porcelain enamel broiler pan and
broiler pan insert (if equipped)
Gentle scubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad will remove most
spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary,
cover difcult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40
minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a
soap-lled no-scratch cleaning pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes,
sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie lling) to remain on the surface; they may
cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
• Oven interior Remove excessive spillovers from oven bottom before starting self-clean.
Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door
gasket. For very important prepartion information be sure to read all the
instructions in the self-cleaning section.
• Oven racks Do not clean oven racks in oven using the self-clean cycle.
Remove oven racks and clean using a mild, abrasive cleaner following
manufacturer’s instructions. Thoroughly rinse and dry.
• Oven door Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven
door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the
oven door. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow
water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. Do not use oven
cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on
the outside of the oven door. Do not clean the oven door gasket. On self-
cleaning models the oven door gasket is made of a woven material which
is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or
remove this gasket.
• Stainless steel (some models) Only use cleaners and polishes that are specically made for cleaning stain-
less steel. Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do
not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine.
Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-free cloth. Always
be sure to wipe excess cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish
stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean
heavier soils with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse and dry using
clean water and a cloth.
• Ceramic cooktop See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the Care & Cleaning section.