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CARE & CLEANING
CAUTION
•Ammoniamustberinsedbeforeoperatingtheoven.
Provide adequate ventilation.
•DONOTlinetheovenwalls,bottom,racksoranyother
part of the appliance with aluminum foil. Doing so will
destroyheatdistribution,producepoorbakingresultsand
cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum
foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven).
Non Self-Clean Oven
Porcelainhasasmoothnishandisatypeofglassfused
to metal. Oven cleaners can be used on all interior oven
surfaces.
Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as
possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the number
of major cleaning later.
Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
•Allowtheoventocoolbeforecleaning.
•Wearrubbergloveswhencleaningtheappliance
manually.
General Cleaning
Removesoilsusinghot,soapywater.Donotallowfood
spillswithahighsugaroracidcontent(suchasmilk,
tomatoes,saukerkraut,fruitjuicesorpielling)toremain
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
softenedspotsusinghot,soapywater.Rinsewellwith
water and a clean cloth.
2.Ifsoilremains,useasoap-lledscouringpadora
nonabrasivecleaner.Ifnecessary,useanovencleaner
following manufacturer's instructions. DO NOT mix
ammonia with other cleaners.
3.Cleananysoilfromtheovenframe,thedoorliner
outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the
frontcenteroftheovenbottom.Cleanwithhot,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
sparkingorre.
2.DONOTallowalmfromthecleanertobuildupon
thetemperaturesensingbulb;itcouldcausetheoven
to heat improperly. (The bulb is located in the rear
of the oven.) Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each
ovencleaning,beingcarefulnottomovethebulb.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,handlesoranyexteriorsurfacesoftherange,
wood or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage
these surfaces.
Cleaning the Oven Bottom
The oven bottom in non self-clean oven models can be
removed for cleaning. See "To Remove and Replace Oven
Bottom" under General Cleaning.
Cleanusinghot,soapywater,amildabrasivecleanser,
asoap-lledabrasivepadorovencleanerfollowing
manufacturer's instructions.