16
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT:
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are
OFF and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label
instructions on cleaning products.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first
unless otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato,
should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These
spills may affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
■
Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner, or nonabrasive
scrubbing pad:
Gently clean around the model/serial/rating plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
■
Kitchen and appliance cleaner (Part number W10355010
may be ordered from
sears.com
. See the back cover of this
Use and Care Guide for additional contact information.)
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE:
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-
time or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■
Stainless steel cleaner (Part number W10355016 may be
ordered from
sears.com
. See the back cover of this Use
and Care Guide for additional contact information.)
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust
removers, ammonia, or sodium hydroxide (lye) because
paint surface may stain.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato,
should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates, and caps
are cool. These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against
each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Cleaning Method:
■
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly
abrasive cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates, and caps are cool.
■
Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most-aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should
be soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.
Although the burner grates are durable, they may lose
their shine and/or discolor when washed in a dishwasher.
■
Gas grate and drip pan cleaner (Part number 31617 may
be ordered from
sears.com
. See the back cover of this Use
and Care Guide for additional contact information.)
SURFACE BURNERS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato,
should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates, and
caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against
each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
■
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly
abrasive cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates, burners, and caps
are cool.
■
Gas grate and drip pan cleaner (Part number 31617 may
be ordered from
sears.com
. See the back cover of this Use
and Care Guide for additional contact information.)
