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General care & cleaning – Kenmore 790.9602 User Manual

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General 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

F o r g e n e ra l c le a n in g ,

use hot, soapy water and a cloth.

F o r m o re d iffic u lt s o ils a n d

b u ilt-u p g re a s e ,

applya liquid detergentdirectlyonto the soil. Leave on soil for 30

to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.

DO NOT

use abrasive cleaners

on anyofthese 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 flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob

into place.

Stainless Steel, Chrome Control Panel,
Decorative Trim

B e fo re c le a n in g th e c o n tro l p a n e l,

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 aftercleaning, line upthe 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 forcleaning 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

(some models)

Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a

1:1 solution of clear waterand ammonia.

If n e c e s s a ry ,

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 orthe porcelain may become damaged during

future heating.

DO NOT

use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.

Oven Racks

Oven door

Remove oven racks. Iftheyare not removed during the Self-Clean cycle theircolor

will turn slightly blueandthefinishvi/ill be dull.See "Removing and Replacing Oven

Racks" under

Before Setting Oven 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 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).

Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door.

Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door.

DO NOT

immerse the doorin water.

DO NOT spray or allow water or the glass

cleaner to enter the door vents.

DO NOT use oven cleaners, cleaning powders

or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.

DO NOT

clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven

material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should

be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.

Ceramic Cooktop

See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the

General Care & Cleaning

section.

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