Kenmore 1500 Series, Use & Care Manual

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Care & Cleaning

Surfaces
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl

Glass, Painted and Plastic Body
Parts, Control Knobs and
Decorative Trim Pieces

Control Panel

Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates, Cooktop Surface,
Below Cooktop, Broiler Pan &
Insert, Broiler Drawer, Door Liner
and Oven Bottom

Stainless Steel, Chrome Parts,
Drip Pans

Oven Racks

Surface Burners

Oven Door

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 these surfaces.

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 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.

To remove and replace burner units per your model, see "To Remove and Replace Burners"
under General Cleaning. To clean, soak the burners in a 1:1 solution of ammonia and water
for 30 to 40 minutes. For stubborn stains, scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive
cleanser and a damp cloth. Dry the burners thoroughly in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then
replace them, making sure they are properly seated and level. DO NOT wash 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 oven door gasket is made of a silicone rubber
material which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or
remove the gasket.

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 REQIRED FOR MAJOR
CLEANINGS LATER.