Kenmore 362.7562 - Manual (Page 32)

CARE AND CLEANING (continued)
Burner Grates
Lift out when cool.
The grates should be
washed regularly
and, of course, after
spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with
clean water, After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by
putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Do not
put the grates back on the range while they are wet,,
When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned
securely over the burners.
To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light
coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in a
covered container. Add ’A cup ammonia and let them soak
several hours or overnight. Wash, rinse weil and dry.
Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually lose
their shine, regardless of the best care you can give
them. This is due to their continual exposure to high
temperatures. You will notice this sooner with light color
grates.
Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time
without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate
may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
CAUTION: Do not clean the grates In a dishwasher or
in a self-cleaning oven.
Drip Pans
Remove the grates and lift
out the drip pans. The drip
pans can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or by hand .
To get rid of burned-on
food, place the drip pans
in a covered container
with W cup (62 ml) ammonia
to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap-filled scouring
pad if necessary.
When replacing the drip pans, make sure they are in the
correct position,
CAUTION: Do not clean the drip pans in a
self-cleaning oven.
Oven Air Vents
Never block the vents (air openings) of the range.
They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary
for the range to operate properly with correct
combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the
cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at
the bottom of the range, under the storage drawer.
Cooktop Surface
To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of
the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull,
clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of acid
(tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with
high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed
to sit When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, etc., wash with
soap and water once the surface has cooled.. Then rinse
and polish with a dry cloth.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can
lead to damage and improper operation of the range.
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