Kenmore 790.4626 - Manual (Page 15)

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.
General Care & Cleaning
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum & Vinyl
Control Panel and Trim
Pieces
Glass, Painted and
Plastic Body Parts,
Control Knobs and
Decorative Trim Pieces
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
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.
Rinse with a clean water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth
before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in or
around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as
bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot de removed. To replace knobs after
cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and
water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass
cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the
control pad and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess
water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners,
abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the finish. 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 fiat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob f?1
into place.
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Stainless Steel {some
models) Oven door &
drawer front panel
Porcelain Enamel
Broiler Pan and Insert,
Door Liner, Body Parts
and Warmer Drawer and
DrawerCavity.
Oven Racks
Clean with hot, soapy water and dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and cloth. Do not use
cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use harsh scrubbing
cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel.
Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during
heating that cannot be removed.
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 ammonia-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.
Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before 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).
P"
ci
'X
Oven Door
Do Not Hand
Clean Oven
'Door Gasket
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 orany 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.
Surface Elements and
Drip Bowls (Models with
Coil Surface Elements) Surface elements can beunplugged and removed to makecleaning thedrip bowls easier. The surface
elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off. Food
spilled on a cold element can be cleaned with a damp cloth—any remaining soil will bum off the next
time element is used. NEVER IMMERSE A SURFACE ELEMENT IN WATER. To remove surface
element and drip bowls, follow the instructions under General Care & Cleaning.
Toclean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy waterorin the dishwasher. Rinse anddry while still warm. Hard-
to-remove, bumed-on soilscan be removed by soaking the drip bowls forabout 20 minutes in a slightly
diluted liquid cleanseror solution made of equal parts ammonia and water. A nylon scrubber may be
used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleanser or steel wool, as they will scratch the surface.
Always rinse with clean water and polish, and dry with a soft cloth. To replace drip bowls and surface
elements, follow the instructions under General Cleaning.
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