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Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Painted and Plastic Control Knobs,
Body Parts, and Decorative Trim
For genera/ cleaning, use hot, soapywater and a cloth. Formoredifficultsoilsand
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30
to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners
on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to the
OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after
cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob
into place.
Stainless Steel, Chrome Control Panel,
Decorative Trim
Before cleaning the controlpanel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control
knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy
water and a dishcloth. Rinse with a clean water using a dishcloth. Be sure to
squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when
wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause
damage to the appliance.To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of
both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean
water and a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides
or chlorines. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners
that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the
cleaners from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot
be removed.
Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and
Insert, Door Liner, Body Parts, Warmer
Drawer (some models)
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a
1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. Ifnecessary, cover difficult spots with an
ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a
damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe drywith
a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners orthe porcelain may become damaged during
future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
Oven Racks
Remove oven racks. Ifthey are not removed during the Self-Clean cycle their color
will turn slightly blue and the finish will be dull. See "Removing and Replacing Oven
Racks" under Before Betting Oven Controls.
Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with
clean water and 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).
Oven door
Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and 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 isessential fora good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
Ceramic Cooktop See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the General Care & Cleaning
section.
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