Careand cleaning of the range. CE4 ,i..cescom
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device
/sre-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
Drippan(onsomemodels)
Surfaceburner
CAUTION:Do not operate the
burner without all burner parts and
drip pans (if so equipped) in place.
Clean these holes flToroughly on
each burner.
Standard Twin Burner Assemblies (onsomemodels)
On models with standard twin burners, the cooktop
rifts up for easy access.
Turn all controls OFF before removing
btm_er parts and drip pans (if so equiI)ped ).
The burner grates and drip pans (if so
equipI)ed ) can be lifted off; making them
easy to clean.
The holes in the sm'ti_ce burners _ff your
range illtlst be kept clean at all times tot
proper ignition and an even, tmhami_ered
l_]aII/e.
You should clean the sm'fi_ce bm'ne_s
routinely, especially after bad spilloxe_,
which could clog these holes.
_'_ipe off stwli_ce btm_e_. If heavy spillo',er
occtlI'S, relllo_,e the StlI'tilCe btli'nei's fi'oi-t/
the ran ,e Bm'ne_s 1N out for cleanin , lift
up the cooktop and then lift out the stm'i_ce
btli'ners.
To i'elllO_,e btli'ned-on fk)od, soak tile
surlace burner in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and hot water: Soak the stmfhce
burner for 20 to 30 minutes.
For I//oI'e SttlbboFn stailIs_ rise a cleanser
like Soft Scrub _' brand or gon _ani" brand.
Rinse well to remove any traces of the
cleanser that might clog the stlrl'ilce burner
openings.
Do not use steel wool because it will clog
the stmfi_ce bm'ner openings and scratch
the stwfi_ce bm'ne_s. If the holes become
clogged, clean them with a sewing needle
or twist-tie.
getm'e putting the surli_ce bm'ner back,
shake ()tit excess water and then dry it
thoroughly by setting it in a wam_ oven
for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the
range, making sure it is properly seated
and level.
Check the flame pattern of each burner:
If the flaI/les are 'iitli//py" (not stead}),
clean the holes again with a sewing needle
or twist-tie.
Drip Pans (onsomemodels)
Remoxe the grates and lift out the dil I)
pans. Drip pans can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or by hand.
X._hen replacing the drip pans, make sm'e
thex are in the correct position.
To get rid of bm'ned-on food, place them
in a covered container (or plastic bag) with
1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then
scrub with a soap-filled scorn'trig pad if
ilecessa iw;
CAUTION:Donotcleanthedrippansina
self-cleaningoven.
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