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Care and Cleaning
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Cleaning Recommendations
Type Cleaning 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 difficult
soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto soil. Leave
on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use
abrasive cleaners these surfaces; they can scratch. To remove control
knobs, turn to OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To
replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft;
then push knob into place.
• Control panel
• Control key pad
membrane
• Decorative trim (some
models)
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls off, activate control
lock (some models) and if needed remove knobs from panel (some
models). Do not use abrasive cleaners on controls or trim; 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.
• Stainless Steel
(some models)
Clean stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth.
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft clean cloth. Do not use harsh
scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners especially made for cleaning
stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse cleaners from the surface as bluish
stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
Gentle scrubbing 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 difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40
mins. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a
soap-filled 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 filling) to remain on surfaces; they may
cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
• Porcelain enamel
parts
• Broiler pan and broiler
pan insert
Remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting
self-clean. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the
oven door gasket. For important preparation information be sure to read
all the instructions in the self-cleaning section.
• Oven interior
• Oven racks
Do not clean oven racks in oven during the self-clean cycle. Remove
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 glass cleaner to enter the door vents. To avoid scratches, 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.
• Burner heads, caps,
grates & cooktop
See “Cleaning cooktop and parts” in the Care and Cleaning section.