Drip Pans
Left
(onsomemodels)
Remove t hegrates and
liftoutthedrippans.
Thedrippanscanbe
cleaned i n a dishwasher
or byhandToget rid
of burned-on food,
Right
place the drip pans in a covered container (or plastic bag)
with ¼ cup (62 ml) ammonia to loosen the soil Then
scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad if necessary..
When replacing the drip pans, make sure they are in the
correct position.
CAUTION: Do not clean the drip pans in a
self-cleaning oven.
Burner
Grates
Lift out when cool.
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 positioned securely over the burner&
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/_ cup (62 ml)
ammonia to loosen the soil,. Let sit overnight (or
approximately 12 hours), then scrub with a soap-filled
scouring pad if necessary. Rinse grates thoroughly and dry
completely before replacing them on the range top.
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,
NOTE: Do not clean the grates in a dishwasher
or in
a 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
rearof 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
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 dull 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..
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance
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 ctolh.
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 wee
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 waten Do not
use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia, acids or_commercial
oven cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth,.
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