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Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Chart)
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS
AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR
CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Painted and Plastic Control
Knobs, Body Parts, and
Decorative Trim
Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth.
Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth rst. DO NOT spray liquids directly
on the control pad and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control
panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use
other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or some paper towels - they will
damage the nish. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp rmly and
pull straight o the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the at sides of both the
knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Stainless Steel (some
models) Oven Door &
Drawer Front Panel and
Decorative Trim
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 (some
models), Door Liner, Body
Parts and Warmer Drawer
and Drawer Cavity
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1
solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover dicult 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-lled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove
all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use
spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
Oven Racks Oven racks should be removed, or else their nish will dull and their colors turn slightly
blue. If they do go through the self-clean cycle, wait until the oven has cooled, then remove
the oven racks and rub their sides with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount
of baby or salad oil; this will make the oven racks glide easier back in and out of their
positions.
Oven door To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse the
door in water.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material,
on self cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or remove the gasket.