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A Cleaning CAUTIONS:
• Besureappliance is off andall parts arecool before • Toprevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance
handling or cleaning. Thisis to avoid damageand after eachuse.
possible burns. • If apart is removed, be sureit is correctly replaced.
Cleaning Chart
Parts Cleaning Procedure
Backguard& Porcelainenamelis glassfusedon metaland may crackorchip with misuse.It is acidresistant,not acidproof.
Cooktop, All spillovers,especiallyacidor sugarspillovers,shouldbe wiped up immediatelywith a dry cloth.
porcelain enamel • Whencool,wash with soapy water,rinseand dry.
• Neverwipe offa warm or hot surfacewith a damp cloth.Thismay causecrackingorchipping.
• Neveruse oven cleaners,abrasive or causticcleaningagentson exteriorfinishofrange.
BroilerPan Nevercoverinsert with aluminumfoil as this prevents thefat from draining to the pan below.
and Insert • Placesoapy clothoverinsertand pan;let soak toloosen soil.
• Washinwarm soapywater.Usesoapfilledscouringpad to removestubborn soil.
• Broilerpan and insert canbecleanedindishwasher.
Clock &Control • Wipewitha damp clothand dry.
Pad Area • G_assc_eanersmay be usedif s_rayed_na c__thfirst.D_ N_T spraydirect_y_n c_ntr__pad and disp_ayarea.
ControlKnobs • Removeknobsin the OFFpositionby pulling forward.
• Wash,rinse and dry. Do not useabrasivecleaningagentsas they may scratchthe finish.
• Turn on eachelementtobe surethe knobs havebeen correctlyreplaced.
Drip Bowls, • Whencool,wash after eachuse,rinse and dry toprevent stainingor discoloration.
chrome • To cleanheavysoil,soakinhot sudsy water, then usea mild abrasivecleanersuchas SoftScrub*and a plastic
scouringpad. Do not useabrasivecleaningagents.
Enamel,painted • Whencool,wash withwarm soapywater,rinse and dry. Never wipe awarm or hot surfacewith adamp
Sidepanels clothasthis maydamage the surfaceand may causea steamburn.
Storagedrawer • Forstubborn soil,usemildlyabrasivecleaningagentssuch asbaking soda pasteor BonAmi*.Donot use
Ovendoor abrasive,causticor harsh cleaningagentssuchas steelwoolpads or oven cleaners. Theseproductswill
scratchor permanently damage the surface.
NOTE:Usedry towel orclothto wipe up spills,especiallyacidor sugaryspills.Surfacemay discoloror dull if
soilisnot immediatelyremoved.Thisisespeciallyimportant forwhite surfaces.
Glass • Avoid usingexcessiveamounts ofwater whichmay seepunder orbehind glasscausingstaining.
Ovenwindow • Washwith soapand water.Rinsewith clearwater and dry. Glasscleanermaybeused ifsprayed onaclothfirst.
• Donot use abrasivematerialssuch as scouringpads, steelwool or powdered cleaningagents. Theywill
damage glass.
Metal Finishes • Washwith soapand water, aglasscleaner,or mild liquidsprays.
Trimparts • Toprevent scratchingor dullingof thefinish,donotuse mildlyabrasive,abrasive,harshor causticcleanerssuch
as ovencleaners.
Oven Interior • Cleanfrequentlyusingmild abrasive cleanersand a plasticpad.
• Do not use metallicscouringpads becausethey willscratchthe surface.
• Whenusing commercialoven cleanersfollowthemanufacturer's instructions.
• Wipeup acidspills(tomatoormilkbasedfoods)as soonaspossiblewithsoap andwater.Ifthespillis notwiped
up,it may discolorthe porcelain.
To make cleaningeasier,removethe oven door,if desired (see Maintenancesection,page 9).
*Brandnames are re isteredtrademarks ofthe respectivemanufacturers.
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