Sears KENMORE 911.363209 - Manual (Page 12)

CLEANIN© TIPS
Refer afso to next page when cleaning your range.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your range. Do not use metal
scouring pads, except where recommended.
Cooktop finishes will be either porcelain enamel or brushed chrome. Porcelain enamel looks like a painted surface.
Brushed chrome has a metallic appearance.
PART CLEAHING MATERIALS REMARICS
Control panel and knobs Detergent, warm water, soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull
off for easier cleaning.
Porcelain enameled
cooktop, chrome drip
bowls (some models),
burner grates
Detergent, warm water, plastic or
nylon scouring pad Clean after each spillover. Bub chrome
bowls (some models) gently with scour­
ing pad. Soak stubborn soil. Bowls can
be removed during burner use to keep
clean and to avoid discoloration caused
by excessive heat. Clean acid spillovers
quickly.
Cooktop burners Detergent, warm water, plastic or
nylon scouring pad or boil in Dip­
it® solution to remove stubborn
soil
Do not use all-purpose cleaners, ammo­
nia, powder cleansers or oven cleaners.
Such products can scratch or discolor
the burners. To use DIp-it® solution,
remove burners and boil for 20 minutes in
2 tbsp. DIp-it® granules per quart of wa­
ter. Boll with burner head down. Rinse
thoroughly, drain and completely dry burn­
ers In a 200“F oven for 1/2 hour. After
cleaning or a spillover, light the burners
and make sure that no ports are clogged
(see next page).
Porcelain enamel oven fin­
ish, broiler compartment Detergent, warm water, scouring
pad or soap-filied steel wool pad
or oven cleaner
When using oven cleaner, follow
manufacturer's instructions. Oven bot­
tom can be removed for easier cleaning.
Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
Oven racks Detergent, warm water, scouring
pad or soap-filled steel wool pad Remove from oven to clean. Rinse thor­
oughly.
Broiler pan and grid Detergent, water, soap-filled
scouring pad, commercial oven
cleaner (pan only)
Remove soiled pan from oven to cool.
Drain fat or drippings. Fill pan with warm
water. Sprinkle grid with detergent and
cover with damp cloth or paper towels.
Let pan and grid soak for a few minutes.
Rinse or scour as needed. Dry well. Grid
and pan may be washed in a dishwasher.
Burner box bottom (area
under cooktop)
Detergent, warm water Clean after each spillover with detergent
and warm water. Dry well.
Porcelain oven bottom Soap and water, a mild abrasive
cleaner, soap-filled scouring pad
or commercial oven cleaner Spi llovers of hot fruit fII i ings or foods with
acidic content (such as tomatoes, milk,
vinegar or lemon Juice) may cause pitting
to the porcelain enamel surface. Allow
oven to cool. Remove oven bottom for
cleaning.
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