User and Care Manual

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RANGE CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces
until the oven has completely cooled down. To avoid breaking
the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass
before it has completely cooled.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested rst
unlessotherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the nish.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner, or nonabrasive
scrubbingpad:
Gently clean around the model/serial/rating plate
becausescrubbing may remove numbers.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■ Warm, soapy water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove. Gently
clean cooktop controls because scrubbing may remove
graphics or text.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive
papertowels.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly
onpanel.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the nish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while they are wet.
Cleaning Method:
■ Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
■ Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be
soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.
GRIDDLE (on some models)
Oil or food residue should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop and
the griddle are cool. Do not allow grease to accumulate under the
griddle.
Cleaning the griddle in dishwasher can damage the nonstick
coating.
The use of abrasive cleaners, steel-wood pads or other abrasive
scrubbing pads can damage the nonstick coating.
Cleaning Method:
■ Wipe with a dry soft cloth or soft paper towels to remove food
particles.
■ Warm, soapy water or other cleaner safe for nonstick pans.
■ Soft cloth or sponge.
If the griddle is washed, it will need to be coated again with
vegetable oil to preserve the nonstick nish as well as the
durability of the griddle.
SURFACE BURNERS
See the “Surface Burners” section
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel. Do not soak soft cloth or sponge. Gently clean door
because scrubbing may remove nameplate.
OVEN CAVITY
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching,
pitting,or faint white spots can result.
On some models, the oven door can be removed. See the “Oven
Door” section rst.
Cleaning Method:
■ Steel-wool pad
■ Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
Cleaning Method:
■ Steel-wool pad