Care and cleaning of the range.
Oven Air Vents
Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet
that are necessary for the range to operate
properly with correct combustion.
Air openings are located at the rear of
the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the
oven door, and at the bottom of the range,
under the kick panel or storage drawer
(depending on the model).
Lift-Up Cooktop
(on models with standard twin burners)
Clean the area under the cooktop often.
Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch
on fire.
To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may
be lifted up.
To raise the cooktop:
Be sure the burners are turned off.
Remove the grates.
Grasp the two front burner wells and
lift up.
Clean under the cooktop with hot, soapy
water and a clean cloth. If you removed your
surface burners while cleaning, make sure
they are properly seated when replacing
them.
After cleaning, lower the cooktop (be
careful not to pinch your fingers).
Vent appearance and location vary.
Some models have dual support
rods that will hold the cooktop up
while you clean underneath it.
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Control Panel and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel
after each use of the oven. 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
cleaners on the control panel—they will
damage the finish. A 50/50 solution of
vinegar and hot water works well.
The control knobs may be removed for
easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it
straight off the stem. If knob is difficult to
remove, place a towel or dishcloth between
the knob and control panel and pull gently.
Wash the knobs in soap and water or a
vinegar and hot water solution.
Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and
water. Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia, acids or commercial oven
cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.
Pull the knob straight off the stem.