General Cleaning
Surfaces
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) &
Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic
Body Parts, Control Knobs
and Decorative Trim Pieces
Control Panels
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates, Cooktop
Surface, Below Cooktop,
Warmer Drawer, Door Liner
and Oven Bottom
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Parts, Drip Pans
Oven Racks
Surface Burners - Sealed
Burner Units - Burner Cap,
Trim Ring (some models),
Burner Pans (some
models), and Burner Base
Oven Door
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
cleanings will reduce the effort required for major cleanings later.
How to Clean
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
For general cleaning , use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and
built-up grease , apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to
60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any
of these materials; they can scratch.
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control
knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above.
Squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping
around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the
appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and
the shaft, then push the knob(s) into place.
Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If
soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1
solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an
ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a
damp cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled 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 range top.
Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth.
Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rinse.
Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse the
cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.
Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting
Oven Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions.
Rinse with clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks
with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will
make the racks glide easier into the rack positions).
The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper
ignition and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small
gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.
The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper
ignition and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small
gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.
To remove, clean and replace sealed burner units, follow the instructions under
General Cleaning. DO NOT put burner units in the dishwasher.
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 woven material of the oven door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the
gasket.
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