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CLEANING TIPS
Refer to removable parts section when cleaning your range.
Warm water, a mllddetergent, andasoftclotharesafetouseonallcleanablepartsofyourrange. Donot usemetal scouring
pads, except where recommended.
Range cooktop finishes will be either porcelain enamel or brushed chrome. Porcelain enamel looks like a painted
surface. Brushed chrome has a
PART
Control panel knobs
Porcelain enameled
cooktop, oven door
3rushed chrome cooktop
(some models)
Chrome reflector bowls
Brown food stains
Glass
Blue/gold heat
stains
Self-cleaning oven finish
Oven door gasket
metallic appearance.
CLEANING MATERIALS
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth
Detergent, warm water, plastic or nylon
scouring pad
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth or a
chrome cleaner or Sears Cooktop Clean-
ing Creme®
Broiler pan and grid
Oven racks
REMARKS
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull off
for easier cleaning.
Clsen after each splllover. Rub bowls gently
with scouring pad. Soak stubborn soil.
Do not scour chrome tops. Stubborn stains
may be removed by using Espree Magwheel
Cleaner® or Turtle Wax Polishing Com-
pound®.
To remove fingerprints on brushed chrome, apply alittle baby oll with a paper towel. Rub
in the direction of the brush marks. Armor All Protectant® can also be used (after
cleaning). Besuretocleansplllsof acldicfoodsqulckly. Vinegarspillscanpermanently
stain chrome.
Bowls can permanently discolor if exposed
to excessive heat or If soil Is allowed to bake
Detergent and water, plastic scouring on.
pads, mild abrasive cleaners, soap- Aftereachuse,wash, rlnseanddrytoprevent
filled scouring pads, ammonia difficult soils, if heavily soiled, place an
lmmonla-soaked paper towel on stains to
oosen soil, then gently scrub with plastic
scouring pad.
Metal polish These stains are caused by overheating, nor-
To minimize: mally occur over a period of time, and usually
are permanent.
1. Avoid excessive use of the high heat setting. Use it to start cooking, then lower the
heat setting to finish cooking.
2. Use flat bottom pans that do not extend more than two Inches from the surface
element. If large pans or canners are used, alternate the elements that are used.
Glass cleaner and paper towels Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking
soda and water. Do not use abrasive
Detergent, warm water, scouring pad
or soap-filled steel wool pad
Do not use oven cleaner In or around
any part of the oven.
Hydrogen peroxide
Detergent, warm water, soap-filled
scouring pad, plastic scouring pad,
commercial oven cleaner (pan only)
Detergent, warm water, scouring pad
or soap-filled steel wool pad
15
cleaners. Rinse thoroughly.
RInsethoroughlyafter cleaning. Cleaning in-
side the oven need only be done as an op-
tional touchup between self-clean cycles. Sea
the self-cleaning oven section of this manual
for more information.
Soak with hydrogen peroxide, using a sponge.
Frequent soaking helps prevent soil buildup.
Do not rub. See self-cleaning section for
more Information.
Remove soiled pan from oven to cool. Drain
fat or drippings. Fill pan with warm water.
Sprinkle grid with detergent and cover with
damp cloth or paper towels. Let pan and grid
soak for a few minutes. Rinse or scour as
needed. Dry well. Grid and pan may be
washed in a dishwasher.
Remove from oventoclean. Rinsethoroughly.
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