Care and Cleaning (coot noed)
Drip Pans (on somemodels)
Remove
the grates and
lift out
the
drip
pans.
The
drip
pans
can
be
cleaned
in a dishwasher
or by hand.. To get rid of
burned-on
food,
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the drip pans in a covered
container
(or plastic bag)
with 1/4 cup ammonia
to loosen
the soil. Then scrub
with a soap-filled
scouring
pad if necessary.
CAUTION:
Do not clean
the drip pans
in the self-
cleaning
oven.
Burner Grates
Lift out when coolo The
grates
should
be
washed
regularly
and,
of
course,
after
spillovers_
Wash them in hot, soapy
water and rinse
with clean water
After cleaning,
dry them thoroughly
by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes,
Do
not put the grates
back on the range while they are
wet. When
replacing
the grates,
be sure they're
posi-
tioned securely
over the burners.
To prevent
rusting
on cast iron grates,
apply a light
coating of cooking
oil on the bottom of the grates.
To get rid of burned-on
food,
place the grates
in a
covered
container
(or
plastic
bag)
with
1/4
cup
ammonia
to loosen
the soil. Then scrub with a soap-
filled scouring
pad if necessary.
Although
they're durable, the grates will gradually
lose
their shine, regardless
of the best care you can give
them_ This is due to their continual
exposure
to high
temperatures
Do not operate
a burner for an extended
period of
time without
cookware
on the grate. The finish on
the grate may chip without
cookware
to absorb
the
heat.
CAUTION:
Do not clean
the drip pans
in the self-
cleaning
oven.
Oven Air Vents
Never
block
the vents
(air openings)
of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are
necessary
for the range
to operate
properly
with
correct combustion_
Air openings
are located at the
rear of the cooktop,
at the top and bottom
of the
oven door, and at the bottom
of the range,
under
the kick panel,
storage
drawer
or broiler
drawer
(depending
on the model)
Cooktop Surface (onsomemodels)
To avoid
damaging
the porcelain
enamel
surface
of the cooktop
and to prevent
it from
becoming
dull,
clean
up spills
right
away.
Foods with a lot of
acid (tomatoes,
sauerkraut,
fruit juices,
etc.) or foods
with
high sugar
content
could
cause
a dutl spot
if
allowed
to sit.
When the surface
has cooled,
wash
and rinse.
For other spills such as fat spatterings,
etc., wash with
soap
and water once the surface
has cooled.
Then
rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
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Do not store flammable
materials
in an oven or l
near the cooktop°
Do not store or use combustible
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materials,
gasoline
or other flammable
vapors and I
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance,
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Brushed Chrome Cooktop (onsomemodels)
Clean
the brushed
chrome
top
with
warm,
soapy
water
or Bon
AmP brand cleanser
and immedi-
ately dry it with a clean, soft cloth.
Take care to dry the surface
fol-
lowing the "grain." To help prevent
finger marks after cleaning,
spread
a thin fitm of baby
oil on the surface.
Wipe away excess oil with a clean,
soft cloth.
Control Panel and Knobs
It's a good
idea
to wipe
the control
panel
after
each
use of the oven.
Clean
with mild soap
and
water,
or vinegar
and water,
rinse with clean
water
and polish dry with a soft cloth.
Do
not
use
abrasive
cleansers,
strong
liquid
cleaners,
plastic
scouring
pads
or oven cleaners
on the control
panel--they
will damage
the finish. A
50/50 solution of vinegar
and hot water works well.
The
control
knobs
may
be removed
for
easier
cleaning.
To remove
the knob, pull it straight
off the
stem.
If knob
is difficult
to remove,
place a towel or
dishcloth
between the knob and control panel and pull
gently. Wash the knobs in soap and water, or vinegar
solution,
but do not soak.
Metal parts can be cleaned
with soap and water. Do
not use steel
wool,
abrasives,
ammonia,
acids
or
commercial
oven cleaners.
Dry with a soft cloth..
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