Kenmore ELITE 790.99613 - Manual (Page 40)

General Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. REMOVE
SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE
EXTENT AND DIFFICULTY OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces______________
Vinyl and
Aluminum (Trim Pieces)
How to Ciean______________________________________
Use hot, soapy water and a cioth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Control Panel Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control
knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water
and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the
panei; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the con­
trols may cause damage to the appliance. To repiace knobs after cieaning, line up the
fiat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into piace.
Stainless Steel
Control panel,
Oven door and
Drawer front panel
Cleaners made especially for stainless steel as Stainless Steel Magic, or other similar
cleaners are recommended. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure to
rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.
Oven Racks Remove racks. See "To remove and to replace an Oven Rack" under Setting Oven
Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse
with clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax
paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make the
racks glide easier into the rack positions).
Cooktop, under Cooktop,
Broiler Pan and Insert
(some models), Door Liner,
Small Oven
Oven Door
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1
solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammo­
nia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth
and then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO
NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse
the door in water.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven mate­
rial which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or
remove the gasket.
DO NOT'
HAND
CLEAN GASKET '
Glass, Paint and Plastic
Control Knobs, Body Parts
and Decorative Trim
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 to 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 the OFF position;
grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the
flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
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