General Care & CleaningSurfaces How to CleanAluminum (Trim Pieces) &Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.Glass, Painted and Plastic For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-Body Parts, Control Knobs up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60and Decorative Trim Pieces minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any ofthese materials; they can scratch.Porcelain EnamelBurner Grates, CooktopSurface, Below Cooktop,Broiler Pan & Insert, BroilerDrawer, Door Linerand OvenBottomStainless Steel, Chrome PartsOven Racks,,#....... _:,:,Oven DoorDO I{t_DOJ=/_ [&,_MEBefore cleaning the controlpanel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the controlknobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above.Squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wipingaround the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to theappliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob andthe shaft, then push the knob(s) into place.Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. Ifsoils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with anammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a dampcloth, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.Remove all cleaners orthe porcelain may become damaged during furture heating. DONOT use spray oven cleaners on the range top.Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Do notuse cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use harshscrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaningstainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluishstains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before SettingOven 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 withwax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will makethe racks glide easier into the rack positions).To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immersethe door in water.DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a wovenmaterial, on self cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should betaken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.Cleaning the CooktopThe cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spilloversare cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.I THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the eooktop.Use caution when replacing the burner cap so the electrode is not damaged. This may cause a delayed ignitionor prevent the burner from igniting.Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must bemade by an authorized Sears Service Center.26