Kenmore 9504 - Manual (Page 12)

Generai Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Table
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body
Parts, and Decorative Trim
Stainless Steel, Chrome Control Panel,
Decorative Trim
Forgeneral cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Formore difficult soils and
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30
to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners
on any of these materials; they can scratch. 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
into place.
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 using 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.To replace knobs after cleaning. line up the flat sides of
both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean
waterand a 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 from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot
be removed.
Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and insert.
Door Liner, Body Parts, Warmer Drawer
(if equipped) 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 waterand
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.
Oven Racks Remove oven racks. If they are not removed during the Self-Clean cycle theircolor
will turn slightly biueand thefinish will bedull.See "Removing and Replacing Oven
Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls.
Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with
clean waterand dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax
paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks
glide easier into the oven rack positions).
Oven door To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT
immerse the door in water.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven
material, on self cleaning models, which is essential fora good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
Ceramic Cooktop See Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance in the General Care & Cleaning section
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