Kenmore 5303304549 - Manual (Page 10)

Oven Cleaning
(cleaning the porcelain enamel oven)
Small Oven is a Porcelain Enamel Oven—A General Description
Porcelain has a smooth finish and is a type of glass fused to metal, With porcelain,
commercial oven cleaners can be used on all interior surfaces.
DO NOT line the oven
walls, racks or bottom with aluminum
foil. Doing so will destroy heat
distribution and produce poor cooking
results.
Adhere to the following cleaning
precautions:
» Allow the oven to cool before
cleaning ^
• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the
range manually.
General Cleaning
Remove soils using hot. soapy water. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or
add content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices orpie filling) to remain
on the surface as they may cause a dull spnt pvpn aftpr cleaning.
To Remove Heavy Soil
1, Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight or for several hours, C lean
softened spots using hot, soapy water, Rinse well with water and a dean doth
2, If soil remains, use a soap-filled nylon scouring pad or a nonabrasive cleaner. If
necessary, use a commercial oven cleaner following manufacturer’s
instructions
Adhere to the following precautions when using commercial oven
cleaners:
1, Be careful where the oven cleaner is sprayed,,
2 DO NOT spray on the electrical controls or switches because it could cause a
short circuit and result in sparking or fire.
3. DO NOT allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensing
bulb; it could cause the oven to heat improperly. Note: One sensing bulb is
located in the upper left corner of the large oven and the other sensing bulb
is located intheupperrightcornerof the small oven. Carefully wipe the sensing
bulb dean after each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the bulb, A
change in its position could affect how the oven bakes . Avoid bending the bulb
and capillary tube.
4. DO NOTspray any deaneron the oven doortrim orseal, handles or any exterior
surfaces of the oven, wood or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these
surfaces.
Cleaning the Oven Bottom
Clean using hot, soapy water, a mild abrasive cleanser, a soap-filled nylon pad or
commercial oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions.
Cleaning the Griddle
Before cleaning, be sure all controls are OFF., For easier deanirig, dean the griddle
while it is still warm. The griddle can be washed in the sink with a mild detergent
and plastic scouring pad. For greasy residue, use a grease-dissolving dishwashing
liquid and a nylon scrub brush
Avoid abrasive cleansers that can scratch the finish, Do not use oven cleaners Wipe
dry before reinstalling into rangetop
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