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Care & Cleaning (continued)
Cleaning CAUTIONS:
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Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
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To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance
handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and after each use.
possible burns.
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If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
Cleaning Chart
Parts Cleaning Procedure
Broiler Pan Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below.
and Insert • Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.
• Wash in warm soapy water. Use soap filled scouring pad to remove stubborn soil.
• Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in dishwasher.
Brushed Chrome • When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and buff the surface.
(select models) • For heavier soil, use a mild abrasive cleaner such as baking soda or Bon Ami*, rubbing with the
grain to avoid streaking the surface. Rinse and buff.
• To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners.
• To restore luster and remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray* (Part #20000008)**.
Chrome will permanently discolor if soil is allowed to bake on.
Burner Caps • Allow burner to cool. Remove burner cap and wash in soapy water with a plastic scouring pad or in
and Sealed Gas the dishwasher. For stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning
Burners Creme (Part #20000001)** and a sponge.
• For burned on soil, place burner cap on newspapers and spray with commercial oven cleaner.
Follow manufacturer’s directions.
• Clean gas ports with a straight pin especially the port below the ignitor. Do not enlarge or distort holes.
• Be careful not to get water into burner ports.
• When cleaning, use care to prevent damage to the ignitor. If the ignitor is soiled, wet or damaged
the surface burner will not light.
Burner Grates • Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad.
(porcelain on For stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part
cast iron) #20000001)** and a sponge. If soil remains, reapply Cooktop Cleaning Creme, cover with a damp
paper towel and soak for 30 minutes. Scrub again, rinse and dry.
• For burned on soils, remove grates, place on newspapers and carefully spray with commercial oven
cleaner. (Do not spray surrounding surfaces.) Place in plastic bags for several hours or overnight.
Wearing rubber gloves, remove from bags. Wash, rinse, dry and replace on cooktop.
Clock and Control • To activate “Control Lock” for cleaning, see page 6.
Pad Area • Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
• Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly on control pad
and display area.
Control Knobs • Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling forward.
• Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
• Turn on each element to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
Cooktop, Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant, not
Control Panel acid proof. All spillovers, especially acid or sugar spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a
(porcelain enamel) dry cloth.
• When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
• Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping.
• Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range.