Kenmore ELITE 790.7943 - Manual (Page 32)

General Care & Cleaning
• CleaningTable
Surfaces: How to Clean:
Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Painted & plastic control
panel parts & decorative
trims
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soil 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.
Glass control panel
ikCAUTION Before cleaning the glass control panel make sure all surface controls are
are turned OFF and activate the Oven Lockout feature (See page 19for detailed Oven
Lockout Instructions).
à OVEN
LOCKOUT
Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth then rinse with clean water. 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.
Stainless Steel, chrome
control panel & metal
decorative trims
Porcelain enamel broiler
pan & insert, door liner,
body parts & interior
Warmer Drawerarea
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners. This type of cleaner will permanently scratch the glass
control panel. DO NOT place or leave cleaning supplies on the ceramic cooktop while
cleaning the glass control panel. Move these items to a kitchen counter-top. To finish
cleaning or for lighter soil use a typical household glass cleaner and paper towels.
Clean Stainless Steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and 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.
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 water and 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.
Porcelain
coated
Oven
Racks
Porcelain coated Oven Racks may be left in the oven during the Self-Clean cycle. If further
cleaning is required, remove the racks after the oven has cooled & clean using a mild non­
abrasive cleaner following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water and let dry.
After the Self-Clean cycle is done and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the oven racks
with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of vegetable oil. This will make the
racks glide easier into the oven rack positions.
Oven To clean Oven Door follow the instructions in Removing & Replacing Lift-Off Oven and the
Door Door Care Instructions in the General Care & Cleaning section. Wash soiled areas with
hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse the door in water.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. On Self-Cleaning models the oven door gasket is
made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or remove this gasket.
Cooktop, Burner Heads,
Burner Caps
& Grates
See Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Caps, Burner Heads & Grates in the General
Care & Cleaning section for complete instructions.
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