18Safety InstructionsOperating InstructionsCare and CleaningTroubleshooting TipsConsumer SupportCarefully grasp a corner of the protectiveshipping film with your fingers and slowlypeel it from the appliance surface. Donot use any sharp items to remove thefilm. Remove all of the film before usingthe appliance for the first time.To assure no damage is done to thefinish of the product, the safest way toremove the adhesive from packagingtape on new appliances is an applicationof a household liquid dishwashingdetergent. Apply with a soft cloth andallow to soak.NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from allparts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.Care and cleaning of the oven.Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven.How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging TapeThe door is very heavy. Be careful whenremoving and lifting the door.Do not lift the door by the handle.To remove the door:Fully open the door.Pull the hinge locks down towardthe door frame, to the unlockedposition. A tool, such as a smallflat-blade screwdriver, may berequired.Firmly grasp both sides of the doorat the top.Close door to the door removalposition, which is halfway betweenthe broil stop position and fullyclosed.Lift door up and out until the hingearm is clear of the slot.To replace the door:Firmly grasp both sides of the doorat the top.With thedoor at thesame angle asthe removalposition, seat theindentation ofthe hinge arminto the bottomedge of the hingeslot. The notch in the hinge armmust be fully seated into the bottomof the slot.Fully open the door. If the door willnot fully open, the indentation isnot seated correctly in the bottomedge of the slot.Push the hinge locks up against thefront frame of the oven cavity, to thelocked position.Close the oven door.Lift-Off Oven DoorRemoval positionIndentationBottomedgeof slotHinge lockSlotPush hinge locks up to lockPull hinge locks down to unlockHinge lockHinge armHingearmControl Knob (on some models)The control knobs may be removed for easiercleaning.Make sure the knobs are in the OFFpositions and pull them straight off thestems for cleaning.The knobs can be cleaned in adishwasher or they may also be washedwith soap and water. Make sure the insideof the knobs are dry before replacing.Replace the knobs in the OFF position toensure proper placement.Control PanelIt’s a good idea to wipe the controlpanel after each use. Clean with mildsoap and water or vinegar and water,rinse with clean water and polish drywith a soft cloth.Do not use abrasive cleansers, strongliquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads oroven cleaners on the control panel—theywill damage the finish. A 50/50 solutionof vinegar and hot water works well.Spring clipClear groovein stemMolded rib