OvenShelves
Clean the shelves with
The oven shelves may be cleaned in self-cleaning
an abrasivecleanser or
oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and
steel wool. After
become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with
cleaning,rinsethe shelveswithclean water and dry with
cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide
a clean cloth.
more easily.
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BroilerPan and Grid (on somemodels)
After broiling, remove
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the broiler pan from the
oven. Remove the grid
from the pan. Care~ullypour out grease from the pan
into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan
and grid in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.
The enamel grid and broiler pan may be cleaned in
the self-clean oven. However, to prevent heavy smoke
caused by self-cleaning the greasy soil in the pan, you
must first clean off the excess grease.
If foodhas burnedon, sprinklethe grid with detergent
whilehot and cover with wet paper towelsor a
dishcloth.Soakingthe pan willremoveburned on foods.
The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial
oven cleaner. Do not use an oven cleaner on the grid.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in
the dishwasher.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere
Howto Removethe StorageDraweror Kick Panel to CleanUnderthe Range
The area under the range can be reached easily for To clean under models
cleaning by removing the bottom drawer (on some with a front kick panel,
models). Toremove, pull the drawer out all the way, remove the panel by pulling
tilt up the front and remove it. To replace, insert glides
it straight out at the bottom.
at the back of the drawer beyond the stop on range
To replace the panel, first
glides. Lift the drawer if necessary to insert easily. Let hook the top tabs on and then
the front of the drawer down, then push in to close. the bottom tabs.
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PorcelainEnamelCooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
For other spills such as fat smatterings,wash with
breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface
However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit juices,
has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain
on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use
a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.
When the surface has cooled, wash with soap and
water. Rinse well.
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OvenHeatingElements
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Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.
Broil Element
Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated.
The bake element can be lifted gently to clean the
oven floor. If spillovers, residue or ash accumulate
Bake Element
around the bake element gently wipe around the
element with warm water.
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