22 CARE AND CLEANING CHART
ABOUT CLEANING PRODUCTS
READ THE MANUFACTURER'SINSTRUCTIONSto be Non-Abrasiveor ScratchlessPlasticor NylonScouring
surethecleanercanbesafelyusedonthisappliance.Also, Pads or Sponges - Chore Boy PlasticCleaning Puff,
readandcarefullyfollowthemanufacturer'sdirectionswhen Scrunge Scrub Sponges, or Scotch-BriteNo Scratch,
usingany cleaningproduct.To determineif a cleaning Cookwareor KitchenSponge.
productissafe,testasmallinconspicuousareausingavery
lightpressureto see ifthe surfacemayscratchor discolor. AbrasiveScouringPads- S.O.S.,BrilloSteelWoolSoap,
Thisis particularlyimportantfor porcelainenamel,highly Scotch-BriteWoolSoapPads.
polished,shiny,painted,or plasticsurfaces.
(Brand names for the above c/eaning products are registered
Glass Cleaners - Ben Ami, Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex. trademarks of the respective manufacturers.)
Dishwashing Liquid Detergents - Dawn, Dove, Ivory, Joy.
Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners - Fantastik, Formula 409. Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
handling or cleaning to avoid damage and possible burns.
Non-Abrasive Cleaners - Ben Ami, paste of baking soda If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
and water.
To prevent staining or discoloration, clean range
Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleansers - Ajax, after each use.
Barkeepers Friend, Cameo, Comet, Soft Scrub.
PARTS CLEANINGAGENTS DIRECTIONS
Broilerpan and • Soapand water Removefromoven afteruse.Coolthenpouroff grease.Placesoapy clothover insert
insert • Plasticscouringpad andpan;letsoaktoloosensoil.Washinwarm soapywater.Usesoap-filledscouring
• Soap-filledscouringpad padto removestubbornsoil.Clean in dishwasherifdesired.
• Dishwasher NOTE: For easier cleanup,spray insertwith a non-stickvegetable coatingand line
broiler panwithaluminumfoil. r
Burnerbox • Soapand water Burner box,for cooktopsw_thconventionalburners, is locatedunder lift-up cooktop.
(conventional • Pasteof bakingsodaandwater Clean frequentlyto remove spinovers.If soil is not removedand is allowed to
burnersonly) • Non-abrasiveplasticpad orsponge accumulate,itmaydamagethefinish.Tocleanremovegratesand surfaceburnersand
• Liquidcleaner cleanwithsoapandwater,rinseanddry.NOTE:Sealedburnercooktopdoesnotliftup.
• Glasscleaner
Chrome-plated drip • Soapandwater Cleanbowlsaftereach usewithsoapandwater.Removestubbornstainswithbaking
bowls, • Pasteof bakingsodaandwater _ soda paste and plasticscouringpad. To preventscratchingthe finish, do not use
ifequipped • Plasticscouringpad abrasivecleaningagents.Rinse,dry andreplace.
NOTE: Bowlscanpermanentlydiscolorovertimeorifexposedto excessiveheatorif
soilis allowedto bakeon.The discolorationwill notaffectthe cookingperformance.
Controlknobs • Soapandwater Toremoveknobsforcleaning,gentlypullforward.Washinmilddetergentandwater.Do
notsoakknobsin water.Do not useabrasivecleaningagents. Theywill scratch finish •
and remove markings.Rinse dry and replace.Turn ON each burner to see if knobs
have been replacedcorrectly.
Enamel, bakedor • Soapand water Useadrytowelorclothtowipeupspills,especiallyacid(milk,lemonjuice,fruit,mustard,
painted • Mildliquidcleaner tomatosauce)or sugaryspills.Surface may discolorordullif soilisnotimmediately
• Baekguard • Glasscleaner removed.Thisis especiallyimportantforwhitesurfaces.
• Ovendoor Whensurfaceiscool,washwithwarmsoapywater,rinseanddry.Forstubbornsoil,use
• Sidepanels mildlyabrasivecleaningagentssuchasbakingsodapasteorBenAmi. Ifdesired,a thin
• Storagedrawer coatofmildappliancewaxcanbeusedtoprotectthesidepanels.A glasscleanercanbe
Enamel,porcelain used toadd "shine"to thesurface. :
• Cooktop NOTE:Donotuseabrasive,causticorharshcleaningagentssuchas steelwoolpadsor |
ovencleaners.These productswillscratchorpermanentlydamagethesurface.
NOTE: Neverwipea warmor hotsurfacewitha dampclothas thismay damagethe
surfaceandmaycausea steamburn.
Glass • Soapandwater Washwith soap and water.Use a windowcleaner and a soft clothafter cleaning.
• Ovenwindow • Paste of bakingsodaand water Removestubbornsoilwithpasteofbakingsodaandwater.Rinsewithaclothwrungout
• Glasscleaner in clearwater. Dry. Donot useabrasivematerials suchas scouringpads, steelwoolor
powderedcleaningagents.
NOTE:Toavoid insidestainingofovendoor glass,donot oversaturatecloth.