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Care and Cleaning
Surface Type
• Painted body
parts,
decorative
trim,
aluminum
& control
knobs (some
models)
• Control
panel, control
keypad
membrane
• Porcelain
coated
enamel parts
& door liner
• Oven interior
• Oven racks
• Oven door &
door gasket
Cleaning Recommendations
Cleaning Recommendation
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 materials; they can scratch. 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.
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF, activate oven lock (on
some models) and cooktop lock (on some models) and remove control knobs
(some models). Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can
scratch. 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 controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause
damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a dishcloth and be
sure to squeeze any excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel.
Gentle scrubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad 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 no-scratch cleaning pad.
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.
For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before
starting self-clean feature. Remove any soils from oven frame and door liner
outside the oven door gasket. Do not use oven cleaners or protective coatings in
or around oven interior. These can damage the porcelain finish. For very important
cleaning precautions be sure to read all the instructions in the self-clean section.
Oven racks must be removed from oven cavity before starting self-clean.
Remove from oven and clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following
manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, let dry and then replace.
Use soap & 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 materials on the outside of the oven door.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven
material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.