Use and Care Manual

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CLEANING THE PORCELAIN ENAMEL
OVEN (MANUAL CLEAN OVEN ONLY)
Porcelain has a smooth nish and is a type of glass fused
to metal. Oven cleaners can be used on all interior oven
surfaces.
General Cleaning
Remove soils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow food
spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie lling) to remain
on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after
cleaning.
To Remove Heavy Soil
1. Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight
or for several hours with the oven door closed. Clean
softened spots using hot, soapy water. Rinse well
with water and a clean cloth.
2. If soil remains, use a soap-lled scouring pad or
a nonabrasive cleaner. If necessary, use an oven
cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. DO
NOT mix ammonia with other cleaners.
3. Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner
outside the oven door gasket and the small area
at the front center of the oven bottom. Clean with
hot, soapy water. Rinse well using clean water and a
cloth.
Adhere to the following precautions when using
oven cleaners:
1. DO NOT spray on the electrical controls or switches
because it could cause a short circuit and result in
sparking or re.
2. DO NOT allow a lm from the cleaner to build up
on the temperature sensing bulb; it could cause the
oven to heat improperly. (The bulb is located in the
rear of the oven.) Carefully wipe the bulb clean after
each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the
bulb. A change in its position could affect how the
oven bakes. Avoid bending the bulb and capillary
tube.
3. DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim
or gasket, handles or any exterior surfaces of the
appliance, wood or painted surfaces. The cleaner can
damage these surfaces.
To Clean the Oven Bottom
Clean using hot, soapy water, a mild abrasive cleanser,
a soap-lled abrasive pad or oven cleaner following
manufacturer's instructions.
GENERAL CARE & CLEANING
WARNING
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven
bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials
such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air ow through
the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a re
hazard.
WARNING
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line the
oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners
may result in risk of electric shock, or re.
CAUTION
Before manually cleaning any part of the range,
be sure all controls are turned o and the range is
cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns.
CAUTION
Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven.
Provide adequate ventilation.
ALUMINUM FOIL AND UTENSILS