Careand cleaning of the range.
Ventappearance and location var_A
OvenAir Vents
Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet
that are necessa_ wfor the range to operate
prol)erly with correct combustion.
Mr openings are located at the rear of
the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the
oven door and at the bottom of the range,
under the storage drawer or wamfing
drawer (depending on the model).
Pulltheknobstraightoff thestem.
Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs
It's a good idea to wipe the control panel
atter each rise el the oven. Use a damp
cloth t() clean or rinse. D)r cleaning, use
mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution el
vinegar and water: For rinsing, use clean
water: Polish (h_' with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansei5, strong liquid
cleane_, plastic scorning pads or oven
cleane_ on the control panel--they will
danlage the finish.
Do not bend knobs by pulling them up or
down or by hanging a towel or other such
loads. This can damage the gas wdve shall
The control knobs may be removed fi)r
easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it
straight off the stem. If knob is difficult to
remove, place a towel or dishcloth between
the knob and control panel and pull genfl>
Wash the knobs in soap and water or a
vinegar and hot water solution.
Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and
wateI: Do not rise steel wool, abrasives,
alillilonia_ acids of coi/llilei'cial oven
cleaners. D_wwith a soft cloth.
Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser
or scom-ing pad. _Mter cleaning, rinse the
shelves with clean water and dry with a
clean cloth.
If the shelves ever become hard to slide,
wipe the shelf edges or oven shelf suI)ports
with vegetable oil.
NOTE: Taketheshelvesout of the ovenbefore you
begin theserf-dean cycle or theymay discolor
Wire cover holder.
Oven Light Replacement
CAUTION:8eforereplacingyour
oven hght bulb, disconnectthe electricalpower to
therange at themain fuse orcircuit breakerpanel
Besure to let the hghtcoverand bu/b cool
completely
The oven light bulb is covered with a
_emox_d)le glass cover that is held in place
with a bail-shaped wire. Remove the oven
dora; if desired, to reach cover easilw
Toremove:
V_ Hold a hand trader the coxer so
i¢ i
it doesn't fidl when released. _,_ith
finge_ of the same hand, firefly
push back the wire cover holder.
i,ifl off' the cove_:
Do not remove any screws to remove
the cover.
] Do not touch hot bulb with a wet
cloth. Replace bulb with a 40-watt
household appliance bulb.
Toreplace cover:
[] Place it into the groove ot the light
receptade. Pull the wire torward to the
center of the cover tmtil it snaps into
place. When in place, the wire holds
the cover firmly: Be certain the wire
is in the depression in the center of
the c(wei;
] Connect electrical )ower to the range
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