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Care & Cleaning
Table 6: Cleaning Recommendations
Surface Type Recommendation
Control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up
grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse
with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these areas; they can be
scratched. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the
shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft; then push
knob into place.
Control panel
Control keypad membrane
Decorative trim
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF, activate oven lockout (on some models)
and (if needed) remove any knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these
areas; they can be scratched. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze
excess water from dishcloth before wiping control panel; especially when wiping around the
oven control area. Excess water in or around the oven control may cause damage to the appli-
ance. When rinsing, use clean water and a cloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from
dishcloth before wiping the control panel.
Porcelain enamel parts Gentle scrubbing with a soapy non-abrasive cloth or sponge will remove most spots. Rinse with
a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-
soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then
scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive cloth or sponge. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do
not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or
pie filling) to remain on the surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Oven interior Remove excessive spill-overs from oven cavity bottom before starting Flex Clean. Clean any
soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket. For very important cleaning
precautions be sure to read all the instructions in the Flex Clean section.
Porcelain coated oven racks This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks, which can remain in the oven during the
self-clean cycle. Do not clean this vegetable oil lubrication off the racks. It is important that the
sides of the oven racks always have a light coating of vegetable oil. To maintain optimal rack
performance, re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the rack after every self-
clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult to slide.
Oven door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well.
You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do not immerse the door in
water. Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. Do not use oven
cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning products on the outside of the oven
door.
Ceramic cooktop Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. “Cooktop maintenance” and “Cooktop
Cleaning” on page 35.
Stainless Steel (some models)
Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless
steel. Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use cleaners
with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners.
Polish with a lint-free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner/polish from the
metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be
removed. Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and a cloth. Rinse and dry using
clean water and a cloth.
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