Kenmore 362.72220 Range User Manual


 
Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable but it is heavy "You may
need help removing and replacing the door,
To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special
stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on
each side and liftthe door straight up and off the hinges_
NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between the hinge
and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back
and pinch fingers•
To replace the door, make sure
the hinges are in the special stop
position.. Position the slots in the
bottom of the door squarely over
the hinges_ Then lower the door
slowly and evenly over both
hinges at the same time. if hinges
snap back against the oven
frame, pull them back out..
To Clean the Door:
Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots
in the door.
Inside of door:
Allow to coot before cleaning. For light soil, wipe
frequently with mild soap and water (especially after
cooking meat). This will prolong the time between
major cieanings,. Rinse thoroughly,
NOTE: Soap left on the oven door causes
additional stains when the oven is reheated,
For heavy soil, you can use an oven cleaner (to avoid
damage to continuous clean oven surfaces, remove
the door of these models before spraying) and follow
label instructions. Rinse welt.
See "Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners"
below°
Outside of door:
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides
and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may also
use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside
of the door..
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces
and basting materials containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.
When surface is cool, clean and rinser
Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or
harsh abrasives such as steel wool pads on the
outside of the door.
Porcelain Oven Interior
(on all models except continuous cleaning models)
With proper care, the porcelain enamel interior will retain
its attractive finish for many years.
Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering
or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleanser. Soap-filled steel wool pads may also be used.
Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content
(such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling)
to remain on the surface_ They may cause dull spots
even after cleaning,.
Household ammonia may make the cleaning job easier.
Place 1/2cup (125 ml) ammonia in a shallow glass pan
and leave in a cold oven overnight° The ammonia fumes
will help loosen the burned-on grease and food.
When necessary, you may use a commercial oven
cleaner_ Follow the package directions.
Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners:
Be careful where the oven cleaner is sprayed.
- Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical controls
and switches (on some models) because it could
cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire°
Do not allow a film from the cleaner to remain on the
temperature sensing bulb--it could cause the oven to
heat improperly (The bulb is located at the rear of the
oven_) Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each oven
cleaning, being careful not to move the bulb as a
change in its position could affect how the oven bakes°
Do not spray any oven cleaner on the outside oven
door, handles or any exterior surface of the oven,
cabinets or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage
these surfaces.
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