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Care and Cleaning
Cleaning Recommendations
Surface Type Cleaning Recommendation
• Aluminum (trim pieces) &
vinyl (some models)
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
• Painted and plastic
control knobs
• Body parts
• Painted decorative trim
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more diffi 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 on any of these materials; they can scratch.
To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp fi rmly and pull
straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the fl at
sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
• Control panel (some
models)
• Decorative trim (some
models)
• Stainless steel (some
models)
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove
the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft.
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. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the fl at sides of both
the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Stainless Steel (some models). Clean the stainless with warm soapy
water using a clean sponge or cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry
with a soft clean cloth. 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 insert (if
equipped)
• Door liner & body parts
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 diffi 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-fi lled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during
future heating. Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
• Oven racks Oven racks must be removed. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner
following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water 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. 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 rub, damage or remove this gasket.