CLEANING TIPS
Refer to the removable parts section when cleaning your oven.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to usa on all cleanable ports of your range.
DOnot use metal scouring pods, except where recommended.
REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE:
The safest way to remove adhesive left from pocklng tape onnew appliances toassure no damage is done to the flnlsh
of the product Is an appllcetlon of household liquid dish washing detergent, mineral o11,or cooking oil Apply with
soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe with soft cloth. DO NOT Usaplastic pad or equivalent. Wipe dry and then apply
an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface. This procedure is also safe for the face of microwave
doors and other plastic and Lexan ports.
NOTE: The plastic tape that is not removed from chrome trim on range parts CANNOT be removed If baked on.
PART CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS
Control panel, knobs Detergent, warm water, soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull
off for easier cleaning.
Oven Interior Detergent, warm water, scouring Rlnsa thoroughly after cleaning. Do not
pod or soap-filled steel wool pad or coat oven bakeelement with oven cleaner.
oven cleaner
Oven racks Detergent, warm water, scouring Remove from oven to clean. Rinse thor-
pad or soap-filled steel wool pad or oughly.
oven cleaner
Burner box bottom (area Detergent and water Clean after each splllover with detergent
under cooktop) and water. Dry well.
Broiler pan and grid
Chrome reflector bowls
Detergent, warm water, soap-filled
scouring pad, commercial oven
cleaner (pan only)
Brown food stains
Blue/gold heat
stains
Detergent and water, plastic scour-
Ing pads, mild abrasive cleaners,
soap-filled scouring pads, ammonia
Metal polish
Remove soiled pan from oven to cool.
Drain fat or drippings. Fill pan with warm
water. Sprinkle grid with detergent and
cover with damp cloth or paper towels.
Let pan and grid soak for a few minutes.
Rinse or scour as needed. Grid and pan
may be washed in a dishwasher.
Bowls can permanently discolor If ex-
posed to excessive heat or If soil Is al-
lowed to bake on.
After each usa, wash, rinse and dry to
prevent difficult soils. If heavily soiled,
place an ammonia-soaked poper towel on
stains to loosen soil, then gently scrub
with plastic scouring pad.
These stains are caused by overheating,
normally occur over a period of time, and
usually are permanent. To minimize:
1. Avoid excessive usa of the high heat setting. Usa it to start cooking, then
lower the heat setting to finish cooking.
2. Usa flat bottom pans that do not extend more than two Inches from the surface
element. If large pans or canners are used, alternate the elements that are
USed.
Painted surfsces(Frontof Soap and water, damp cloth, paper Do not usaovencleaners, clsanslng pow-
ovendoor, sldesofrange) towel, der or harsh abrasives. These might
scratch the surface. If acids (such as
marinades, tomato sauce, or basting materials) should spill on these surfaces
while range Is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away. When
these surfaces have cooled, wash and rinse.
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