CARE AND CLEANING CHART
Many differentcleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of the range. The following brands may help
you to make an appropriate selection: Mild abrasive cleaners (Ben Ami, Cameo, Soft Scrub, Comet or Ajax); mild
liquid sprays (Fantastik, Formula409); glass cleaners (Windex, Glass Plus, Cinch); non-abrasive scouring pad
(Tuffy).Ifa cleaning product is recommendedfor useon plastic, glass or porcelain, itcan be usedonthe sameappliance
finish.
Besureall partsarecoolbeforecleaning,
PARTS CLEANING AGENTS DIRECTIONS Besureall partsareproperlyreplacedaftercleaning.
Broiler pan & Soap & water. Plastic Removefrom ovenafter use.Cool then pour off grease.Place soapy
insert scouring pad. Soap clothover insertand pan; letsoak to loosensoil. Washin warmsoapy
filled scouring pad. water. Use soap filled scouring pad to removestubborn soil. Broiler
Dishwasher. pan and insert can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Baked enamel: Soap & water. Paste Usea drysoftcloth to wipe upspills, especially acidspills, as soonas
Side panels of b_king soda & ' they occur (This is especially important for white surfaces.) When
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Backguard water.Glass cleaner, surface _scool, wash w_thsoap and water. Do not use abrasive o
Oven door harsh c eaning liquids and powders or oven cleaners. These will
Storage drawer I scratch and permanently damage the finish. Dry with a sOft cloth.
Clean area around vent opening after each oven use to prevent
staining or discoloration.
Glass: Soap & water. Paste Wash with soap and water. Remove stubborn soil with paste of
Oven window of bakingsoda & baking soda and water. Do not use abrasive materials such as
See pages 8 and water. Glass cleaner, scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaning agents. They will
9 for smoothtop damage glass. Rinsewith clear water and dry.To prevent staining of
instructions ovenwindow,never use excessiveamounts ofwaterwhich may seep
under or behind glass. NOTE:The screen betweenthe two panes of
glass will discolor over time. This is normal and will not affect the
window or door.
Metal finishes Soap &water. Paste of Wash w th soap and water. Remove stubborn soil with paste of
and trim bak ng soda & water, bakingsoda andwater.Do notuseoven cleaners,abrasiveor caustic
agents. They wi damagethefinish.
Oven and coil Elements are self-cleaning. Soil will burn off as elements are used.
elements Do not spray oven cleaner on elements, electrical hook up or
connection. Do not immerse coil-type surface elements in water.
Oven racks Soap& water ' Cleanwithsoapy water Removestubborn soilwith cleansing powder
Plastic finishes: Soap & water. Paste Do not use oven cleaner, powder or liquid cleansers, abrasive or
Door handle, trim, of baking soda and caustic cleaning agents on plastic finishes. These cleaning agents
knobs, end caps, water. Nonabrasive will scratch or marr finish. To prevent staining or discoloration, wipe
control panel plastic pad or sponge, up fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon, vinegar, milk, fruit juice,
marinade) immediately with a dry soft cloth. When surface is cool,
clean with soap and water; rinse, and dry.
Porcelain enamel: Mild liquid cleaners, I Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal. It may crack or chip with
Cooktop trim detergent or soap & ' misuse. Porcelain enamel is acid resistant, not acid proof. All
Cooktop on water. Cleansing I spillovers, especially acid or sugar spillovers, should be wiped up
coil models powders and non I immediately with a dry cloth. Surface may discolor or dull if soil,
See pages 24 and abrasive nylon or especially acid spills, is not removed. Never wipe off a warm or hot
25 for serf-clean plastic padS. surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking and chipping.
oven. Never use oven ceaners abras ve or caust c c eaning agents on
exterior f n sh of range or in the self-clean oven hlOTE: The
smoothtop cooktop does not lift up.
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