CLEANING THE RANGE
Always keep cleaning materials mad chemicals in a safe place and away from children.
Know what you m'e using. Make sure all parts of the range are COOL before cleaning, Be
sure to replace the parts correctly_
Knobs
Pull for, yard on the knobs Io remove them, Wash _n a water solution with a mild detergent
mix. Do not use art abrasive cleaner ot any abrasive action. Abrasive action will scratch
away lhe knob markings.
if the knobs become loose on the valve stem, spread the valve stem s]ight}y with a small
sciewdriver,
Using Commercia! Oven Cleaners
Commercial oven cleaners may be used on porcelain lined ovens; however, many cleaners
are vet3' strong, and it's essential to follow instructions c_refu]ly.Be sure to wear rubber
gloves to protect your hands.
After using such cleaners, thoroughly rinse the oven with a solution of t tablespoon
vinegar to I cup of wa{er,
Oven cleaners can coat or damage the thermostat sensing device (the long tube in the
oven) so that it will not respond to temperature accurately, t[ you use an oyen cleaner, do
not let it contact the sensing bulb, or any chrome, aluminum, or plastic part of the range.
Do not apl_Iy or allow the cleaner to come in contact with any paris or surfaces other
than the oven interior.
Grates, Main Tops and Surface Burners
The grates are made of porcelain coated steel. These materials can be cleaned at the sink
with detergent or' soap-filled scouring pads. Do not be alarmed when the grate loses its
shining finish. The heat from the homers will cause the grates to lose their shining finish.
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NOTE: Top burner grates must be seated in the proper position with the retainer lug in
the hole provided fer it. This will prevent the burner grate from rotating or tilting_
To remove the range top, first remove the grates, L.ift up the front of lhe main top, then
grasp the top at each side and pul! it toward you.
The porcelain finish top can be cleaned with delergent and warm water, A mild glass wax
can be used {o shine the top.
Range tops finished in brushed chrome should be wiped clean of spatters or soiling alter
each use. Clean with a paper towel or a damp eloth_ For heavy spatters, use a mild
detergent and water. Wipe dry with a so_t cloth,
A light eoa_ of oil or thin cooking oil should be applied periodically to the chrome top
surface and undersid_ 'this wl]! help pre,,_ent moisture from penetrating the chrome
surface,
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