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Maintaining your appliance
Care and cleaning of the oven
WARNING
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Be sure all controls are OFF and all surfaces are COOL before cleaning any part
of the range.
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If your range is moved for cleaning, servicing, or any
reason, be sure the Anti-Tip device is re-engaged properly
when the range is replaced. If you fail to re-engage the
Anti-Tip device, the range could tip and cause serious
injury.
Control panel
First, lock the control panel and the door to prevent accidental operations and/or
product tipping.
WARNING
•
Make sure the control panel turns off and all surfaces of the range are cool
before cleaning. Otherwise, you can get burned.
•
If the range has been moved away from the wall, make sure the Anti-Tip device
is reinstalled properly when the range has been put into place again. Otherwise,
the range may tip over, causing physical injuries.
•
Do not use steel-wool or abrasive cleansers of any kind. These can scratch or
damage the surface.
Vent
Vent
Vent
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The cooling vents are located at the back
of the oven range.
•
This area could become hot during oven
use.
•
It is normal for steam to come out of the
vent.
•
The vent is important for proper air
circulation.
Never block this vent.
Cleaning painted parts and decorative trim
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For general cleaning, use a cloth with hot, soapy water.
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For more difficult residue and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly
onto the area and leave for 30 to 60 minutes. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these surfaces. They can scratch.
Cleaning stainless steel surfaces
1.
Shake the bottle of Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner or Polish well.
2.
Place a small amount of Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner or Polish on a damp
cloth or damp paper towel.
3.
Clean a small area, rubbing with the grain of the stainless steel if applicable
4.
Dry and buff with a clean, dry paper towel or soft cloth.
5.
Repeat as necessary.
NOTE
•
Do not use a steel-wool pad. It will scratch the surface.
•
If a mineral oil-based stainless steel appliance cleaner has been used before to
clean the appliance, wash the surface with dishwashing liquid and water prior
to using the Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner or Polish.
Oven racks
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If the racks are left in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle, their color will turn
slightly blue and the finish will be dull. After the self-cleaning cycle is complete
and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth
containing a small amount of oil. This will help the racks glide more easily on
their tracks.
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Gliding racks may be cleaned by hand with an abrasive cleaner or steel wool.
During cleaning, be careful not to allow water or cleaner to enter the slides on
the sides of rack.
NOTE
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Do not clean in a dishwasher.
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If the rack becomes hard to remove or replace, lightly wipe the oven rack
guides with cooking oil. Do not wipe cooking oil on the slides.
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If the rack becomes difficult to slide, the rack may need to be lubricated using a
graphite lubricant.
