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CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven
Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. Remove spills and any
heavy soiling as soon as possible.
Surface Type
Recommendation
Painted and plastic control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trims
Aluminum, Plastic, and Vinyl trim
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and
built-up grease, apply liquid detergent directly onto soil and let soak for 30-60
minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on these
surfaces; they can scratch.
Control panel
Control keypad membrane
Control panel trim
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls off, activate control lock (some
models) and if needed remove knobs from panel (some models). Do not use
abrasive cleaners on controls or trim; they can scratch.
Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Be sure to squeeze excess
water before wiping control panel; especially when wiping around the controls area.
Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. When
rinsing, use clean water and a cloth or sponge and be sure to squeeze excess water
before wiping the control panel.
Stainless Steel (some models)
Clean stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth. Rinse with
clean water and dry with soft clean cloth. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only
use kitchen cleaners especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Rinse cleaners
from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
Smudge Proof™ Stainless Steel
(some models)
Your oven finish may be Smudge Proof™ Stainless Steel (some models). Clean the
stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth, or a 50/50 solution of
water and vinegar. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use
store bought cleaners like stainless steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners
containing any abrasive, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia.
Porcelain enamel parts
Porcelain enamel broiler pan and
insert (available by mail order)
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1
solution of clear water and ammonia. Cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and damp cloth. Scrub with
a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all
cleaners or porcelain may become damaged during future heating.
Oven interior
Remove excessive spills from oven cavity bottom before starting self clean. Clean
any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket.
Oven racks
Oven racks must be removed from oven cavity. Clean by using a mild, abrasive
cleaner following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.
Oven door
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door.
Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do
not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or glass cleaner to enter
the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive
cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. On self cleaning models the oven door gasket is
made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken
not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
Ceramic Cooktop
Refer to
“Cooktop Cleaning”
and
“Cooktop Maintenance”
on
page 38
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CARE AND CLEANING
