Use and Care Manual

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GENERAL CARE & CLEANING
CLEANING VARIOUS PARTS OF YOUR APPLIANCE
Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the appliance is COOL. REMOVE
SPILL OVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF
MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces
How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces)
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. DO NOT scour or use all-
purpose cleaners, ammonia, powdered cleansers or commercial oven cleaner. They
can scratch and discolor aluminum.
Glass, Painted and Plastic
Body Parts and Decorative
Trim
For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more difcult soils and
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30
to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners,
spray cleaners or scouring pads on any of these materials. These cleaners can
permanently damage the control pad surface.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Control Panel, Decorative
Trim
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF. Clean using hot, soapy
water and a dishcloth. Rinse with a clean water using a dishcloth. Be sure to
squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when
wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause
damage to the appliance.
Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water
and a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or
chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are
especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners
from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
Porcelain Enamel
Broiler Pan and Grid (some
models), Door Liner, Broiler
Drawer
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a
1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difcult 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 scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with
a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during
future heating.
Oven and Broiler Rack(s)
Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse
with clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with
wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will
make the racks glide easier into the rack position).
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. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material, on
Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
damage or remove the oven door gasket.