
Some soil may leave alight gray, powdery ash. Remove
it with a damp cloth. If soil remains after wiping, that means
the clean cycle was not long enough. The soil will be re-
moved during the next clean cycle.
If oven racks were left in the oven and do not slide
smoothly after a clean cycle, wipe racks and rack supports
with a small amount of vegetable oil to make them easier to
m ove.
Fine lines may appear in the porcelain because it went
through heating and cooling. Thisisnormal and will not
affect performance.
Awhite discoloration may appear after cleaning if acidic
or sugary foods were not wiped up before the self=clean
cycle. This discoloration isnormal and will not affect
_erformance.
Notes:
•If the oven door isleft open, "DOOR" will flash in the
display and a signal will beep until the door isclosed
and the Clean pad ispressed again.
•If more than five seconds elapse between pressing the
Clean pad and the More+ or Less- pad, the program will
automatically return to the previous display.
• The oven door will be damaged if the oven door is
forced to open when "LOCK" isstill displayed.
Cleaning Procedures
Broiler Pan and insert
Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the
fat from draining to the pan below.
• Place soapy cloth over insertand pan; let soak to loosen soil.
• Wash in warm soapy water. Usescouring pad to remove
stubborn soil.
• Broiler pan and insertcan be cleaned in dishwasher.
Sealed Gas Burners
° Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap and
plastic scouring pad. Forstubborn soils, use a non-abrasive
cleaner and a cloth. Try to prevent the cleaner from seeping
intothe gas ports as this will affect the flame. If the cleaner
does enter the ports, clean with asoft bristle brush or a
straight pin especially the port below the ignitor.Do not
enlarge or distort holes.
° Be careful not to get water intoburner ports.
• Use care when cleaning the ignitor.If the ignitoriswet or
damaged the surface burner will not light.
Burner Grates
• Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive,
plastic scrubbing pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a
soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or a sponge and Cooktop
Cleaning Creme (Part #2OOOOOOl).**
• For burned on soils, remove grates, place on newspapers
and carefully spray with commercial oven cleaner. (Do not
spray surrounding surfaces.D Place in plastic bags for
several hours or overnight. Wearing rubber gloves, remove
from bags. Wash, rinse, dry and replace on cooktop.
Clock and Control Pad Area
°To activate "Control Lock"for cleaning, see page 14.
° Wipe with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive
cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
• Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first.
DO NOT spray directly on control pad and display area.
Control Knobs
° Remove knobs in the OFFposition by pulling forward.
• Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as
they may scratch the finish.
• Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been
correctly replaced.
Cooktop and Control Panel -Porcelain Enamel
Porcelain enamel isglass fused on metal and may crack or chip
with misuse. It is acid resistant, not acid proof. All spillovers,
especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up imme-
diately with a dry cloth.
• When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
° Never wipe off awarm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This
may cause cracking or chipping.
°Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning
agents on exterior finish of range.
Side Panels, Storage Drawer, Lower Broiler Door (select
models) and Door Handles =Painted Enamel
• When cool, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry.
Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth as this
may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn.
• For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such
as baking soda paste or Bon Ami*. Do not use abrasive
cleaners such as steel wool pads or oven cleaners. These
products will scratch or permanently damage the surface.
Important: Use adry towel or cloth to wipe up spills,
especially acidic or sugaty spills. Surface may discolor or
dull if soil is not immediately removed. This is especially
important for white surfaces.
Oven Window and Door =Glass
° Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep
under or behind glass, causing staining. Wash with soap and
water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be
used if sprayed on a cloth first.
° Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel
wool or powdered cleaners as they will scratch glass.
* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective
manufacturers.
** Toorder call 1-877-232-6771 USAor 1-800-688-8408 Canada.