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CARE AND CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning are important so your oven will give you efficient
and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to
help assure safe and proper maintenance.
Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the
porcelain enamel finish on
the inside of the oven—top,
bottom, sides, back and
inside of the door— will stay
new-looking for years.
Let the oven cool before
cleaning. We recommend
that you wear rubber gloves
when cleaning the oven.
Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy
spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a
mild abrasive cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also
be used. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or
acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the cleaning job
easier. Place 1/2 cup in a shallow glass or pottery
container in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia
fumes will help loosen the burned-on grease and food.
If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow package directions.
Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners:
• Do not spray on the electrical controls and switches
because it could cause a short circuit and result in
sparking or fire.
• Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up
on the temperature sensor—it could cause the oven
to heat improperly. (The sensor is located at the top
of the oven.) Carefully wipe the sensor clean after
each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the
sensor as a change in its position could affect how
the oven bakes.
• Do not spray any oven cleaner on the outside of the
door, handles or any exterior surface of the oven,
cabinet or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage
these surfaces.
Oven Shelves
The oven shelves may be cleaned with a mild
abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a
clean cloth.
Oven Light Control Panel
The light bulb is located in
the upper right corner of
the oven. Before replacing
the bulb, disconnect
electrical power to the
oven at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel. Let the bulb cool completely
before removing it. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb only. Do not touch a hot bulb with a
damp cloth because the bulb will break.
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and
water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a
soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers
on the control panel—they will damage the finish.
A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.