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General Care & Cleaning
(Cleaning Table)
Cleaning the Cooktop
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are
cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
Use caution when replacing the burner cap so the electrode is not damaged. This may cause a delayed ignition
or prevent the burner from igniting.
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the burners are sealed, cleanups are easy
when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
For more information about cleaning the gas burners see Cleaning the Contoured Cooktop Well
Areas, Burner Cap, Burner Head and Burner Drip Pans in the General Care & Cleaning section.
For general cleaning
, use a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent & water or a 50/50 solution
of vinegar & water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry & polish with a soft cloth.
Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth 1st. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the
control pad and display areas. DO NOT use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess
water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT use other liquid
cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or some paper towels - they will damage the finish.
Before cleaning the control panel,
turn all controls to OFF & remove the control knobs. To remove,
pull each knob straight off the shaft. Use the
general cleaning
instructions provided in the paragraph
above.
Clean burner grates, broiler pan & insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not
removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of
clean water & ammonia.
If necessary,
cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel
for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled
scouring pad. Rinse & 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 range.
Glass, Painted
Plastic Body Parts &
Control Knobs
Painted Control
Panels & Display
areas
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates,
Cooktop Surface,
Broiler Pan & Insert
(some models), Door
Liner, Oven Bottom
& Bake-n-Warm
™
Double Oven
How to Clean
Surfaces
Oven Racks
Oven Door
Remove racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls.
Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following the cleaner’s recommendations. Rinse with clean water &
let dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a
small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the oven rack positions).
Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides & 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.
Gas Cooktop and
Surface Burners
Easy Care™ Stainless
Steel (some models)
Your appliance finish may be made with Easy Care ™ 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 ANY store bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners
or any other type of cleaners containing any abrasives, chlorides, chlorines or ammonia. It is
recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar.