Kenmore 790.4626 - Manual (Page 18)

Porcelain Enamel Oven Cleaning
Porcelain has a smooth finish and is a type of glass fused to metal. Oven cleaners can be
used on all interior oven porcelain surfaces.
General Cleaning
Remove soils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
content (such as milk, tomatoes, saukerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the
surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
To Remove Heavy Soil
1. Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight or for several hours with the oven
door closed. Clean softened spots using hot, soapy water. Rinse well with water and a
clean cloth.
2. If soil remains, use a soap-filled scouring pad or a nonabrasive cleaner. If necessary,
use an oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. DO NOT mix ammonia with
othercleaners.
Adhere to the following precautions when using oven cleaners:
General Care & Cleaning (confd)
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DO NOT spray on the electrical controls or switches because It could cause a short
circuit and result in sparking or fire.
DO NOT allow a film from the cleanerto build up on the temperature sensing bulb
located at the top left rear corner of the oven; It could cause the oven to heat
improperly. Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each oven cleaning, being careful not to
move the bulb. A change In its position could affect how the oven bakes. Avoid
bending the bulb and capillary tube.
DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket, handles or any exterior
surfaces of the range, wood or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage these
surfaces.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or
remove this gasket.
Adhere to the
following cleaning
precautions:
• Allow the oven to
cool before cleaning.
• Wear rubber gloves
when cleaning the
appliance manually.
Remove spillovers and
heavy soils as soon as
possible. Regular
cleanings now will
reduce the extent and
difficulty of major
cleaning later.
ik CAUTION Ammonia
must be rinsed before
operating the oven.
Provide adequate
ventilation.
To Clean the Oven Bottom
The bake element is designed to be gently tilted using your hand from the front of the bake
element. This allow easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning. Be careful not to raise
the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position.
Clean using hot, soapy water, a mild abrasive cleanser, a soap-filled abrasive pad or oven
cleaner following oven cleanermanufacturer's instructions.
ik CAUTION ___________ DO NOT line the oven wails, bottom, racks or any other part of the appliance
with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and
cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface
of the oven).
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