CARE
CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient
and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your
range to assure safe and proper maintenance.
Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the porcelain
enamel finish on the inside of the
oven—top, bottom, sides, back
and inside of the door—will stay
new-looking for years.
Let range cool before cleaning. We
recommend that you wear rubber
gloves when cleaning the range.
Soap and water will normally do
the job. Heavy spattering or
may require cleaning
with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Soapy, wet metal pads may also be
used. Do not allow food spills with
a high sugar or acid content (such
as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juices or pie filling) to remain on
the surface. They may cause a dull
spot even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make
the cleaning job easier. Place
1/2 cup in a shallow glass or
pottery container in a cold oven
overnight. The ammonia fumes
will help loosen the burned-on
grease and food.
If necessary, you may use a
commercial oven cleaner.
Follow package directions.
Do
spray any cleaner on the
electrical switches because it could
cause a short circuit and result in
sparking or fire.
Outer Enamel Finish
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused. This finish
is acid-resistant; however, any food spills with a high acid content (such
as fruit juices, tomatoes or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on
the finish.
Broiler Pan and Rack
After broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack from
the oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully
pour out the grease in the pan into a proper container.
Wash and rinse the pan and rack in hot, soapy water.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack while hot with
detergent and cover with wet paper towels or a
dishcloth. That way, burned-on foods will soak loose
while the meal is being served.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven.
Oven Shelves
Oven
shelves may be cleaned with a mild abrasive
cleanser following package directions. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a
clean cloth.
To remove heavy, burned-on soil, soapy metal pads
may be used following package directions. After
scrubbing, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
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