C
P
LEANING
ROCEDURES
CAUTION
• Be sure appliance is off and all
parts are cool before handling or
cleaning. This is to avoid dam-
age and possible burns.
• To prevent staining or discoloration,
clean appliance after each use.
• If a part is removed, be sure it is
correctly replaced.
B
P
I
ROILER
AN AND
• Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let
soak to loosen soil.
• Wash in warm soapy water. Use scour-
ing pad to remove stubborn soil.
• Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in
dishwasher.
B
H
URNER
EADS
• The surface burner heads are remov-
able. The cap portion of the head is
porcelain and the port area is aluminum.
Wash the burner heads in the sink with
mild detergent and a plastic scrubber.
• Check to be sure all ports are open. To
open clogged ports, insert a straight pin
directly into each port. Do not enlarge
or distort the port.
• When replacing the burner heads, care-
fully align the tab on the burner base with
the indentation in the head. The two
pins will fit in the slots when the tab is
aligned with the indentation.
NOTE: When burner heads are removed for
cleaning, do not spill liquids through the
holes in the burner base.
BURNER HEAD
Cap
Port Area
Slots Align
with Pins
BURNER BASE
B
URNER
• Wash with warm, soapy water and a non-
abrasive, plastic, scrubbing pad or in the
dishwasher. For stubborn soils, clean with
a soap–filled, nonabrasive, plastic pad or
Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part #
20000001)** and a sponge.
• The grates are made of porcelain on cast
iron and are very durable, however, they
will gradually lose their shine and/or dis-
color. This is due to exposure to high
temperatures from the gas flame.
NSERT
C
LOCK AND
P
A
AD
• To activate "Control Lock" for cleaning,
see page 13.
• 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.
C
ONTROL
• Wipe with damp cloth.
• For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive
cleaning agents such as Bon Ami*. Do
NOT use abrasive cleaners such as steel
wool pads or oven cleaners. These prod-
ucts will permanently damage the surface.
C
ONTROL
• 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 burner to be sure the knobs
have been correctly replaced.
Ports
C
OOKTOP
Indentation
Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and
may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid
Ignitor
resistant, not acid proof. All spillovers, espe-
cially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be
Tab
wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
G
RATES
C
ONTROL
REA
P
ANEL
K
NOBS
-P
E
ORCELAIN
NAMEL
16
• 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 caus-
tic cleaning agents on exterior finish of
range.
D
H
– P
OOR
ANDLE
F
INISHES
• When cool, clean with soap and water,
rinse and dry.
• Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasive
or caustic liquid or powdered cleansers on
plastic finishes. These cleaning agents will
scratch or mar finish.
NOTE: To prevent staining or discolora-
tion, wipe up fat, grease or acid (tomato,
lemon, vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade)
immediately with a dry paper towel.
O
W
& D
VEN
INDOW
G
LASS
• Avoid using excessive amounts of water
which may seep under or behind glass
causing staining.
• Wash with soap and water. Rinse with
clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be
used if sprayed on a cloth first.
• Do not use abrasive materials such as
scouring pads, steel wool or powdered
cleaners as they will scratch glass.
O
I
VEN
NTERIORS
• Follow instructions on page 15 to set a
self-clean cycle.
O
R
VEN
ACKS
• Clean with soapy water.
• Remove stubborn soil with cleansing pow-
der or soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and
dry.
LASTIC
–
OOR