Sears 72671 - Manual (Page 29)

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 ^t rid of bumed-on food, place the grates in a
covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup (62 ml)
ammonia to loosen the soU. Let sit overnight (or
approximately 12 hours), then scrub with a soap-filled
scouring pad if necessary. Rinse grates thoroughly and
dry coipLly befo.%kci„g Ln, on *e «nge „p.
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.
Do not operate a burner for an extended period of
dme without cookware on the grate.
The finish on
the grate may chip without cooliware to absorb the heat.
CAimON: Do not cloan die grates m a dishwasher
or in a self-cleaning own.
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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 kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer
(depending on the model).
Cooktop Surface
(on some models)
To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of
the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming doll,
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
sin WhL 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.
Drip Pans
(on some models)
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 bumed-on
food,
place the drip pans in
a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup (62 ml)
ammonia to loosen the soU. Then scrub with a soap-eed
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.
Brushed Chrome Cooktop
(on some models)
Clean the brushed chrome top
with warm, soapy water or Bon
Ami» brand cleanser and
immediately dry it with a clean,
soft cloth. Talce care to dry the
surface following the “grain.” To help prevent finger
marks after cleaning, spread a thin film of baby oil on
the surface. Wipe away excess oM with a clean, soft cloth.
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