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" Control knobs
" Painted body parts
" Painted decorative trim
" Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim
pieces
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-
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 OFF position;
grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up
the fiat sides of both knob and shaft; then push knob into place.
o Control panel Before cleaning the contro! panel, turn all controls OFF, activate oven lockout (on
Control key pad membrane some models) and if needed remove any knobs from pane!. Do not use abrasive
Decorative trim (some models) cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. Clean using hot, soapy water
and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping
control panel; especially when wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or
around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean
water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before
wiping the control panel.
" Porcelain enamel parts & door Gentle scubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots. Rinse
liner with a ]:1 solution of clear water and ammonia, if necessary, 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 no-scratch cleaning pad. Rinse
and wipe dry with a clean c!oth. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid
content (mill<, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the
surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
" Oven interior For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before
starting Flex Clean. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven
door gasket. For very important cleaning precautions be sure to read all the
instructions in the Flex Clean section.
Oven racks Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting Flex Clean. Clean by using a
mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water,
dry and then replace in oven.
" 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.
" Surface elements and drip Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See "Surface elements and drip
bowls bowls" in the Care & Cleaning section.
" Stainless Steel (some models) Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning
stainless steel. Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use
cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh
scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess
cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future
oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with hat, soapy water and
a dishcloth. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.
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