Sears KENMORE 45520 - Manual (Page 15)

CLEANING TIPS
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Refer to removable parts section when cleaning your range.
Warm water, a mild detergent, andasoftclotharesafeto use on all cleanable parts ofyourrange. Do not use metal scouring
pads, except where recommended.
Range cooktop finishes will be either porcelain enamel or brushed chrome. Porcelain enamel looks like a painted
surface. Brushed chrome has a metallic appearance.
PART CLEANINO MATERIALS REMARKS
Control panel knobs Detergent, warm water, soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull off
for easier cleaning.
Porcelain enameled
cooktop, oven door Detergent, warm water, plastic or nylon
scouring pad
Clean after each spillover. Rub bowls gently
with scouring pad. Soak stubborn soli.
Brushed chrome cooktop
(some models)
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth or a
ch rome cleaner or Sears Cooktop Clean­
ing Creme®
Do not scour chrome tops. Stubborn stains
may be removed by using Espree Magwheel
Cleaner® or Turtle Wax Polishing Com­
pound®.
To remove fingerprints on brushed chrome, apply a little baby oil with a paper towel. Rub
In the direction of the brush marks. Armor All Protectant® can also be used (after
cleaning). Be sure to clean spills of acidic foods quickly. Vinegar spills can permanently
stain chrome.
Chrome reflector bowls
Brown food stains
Blue/gold heat
stains
Detergent and water, plastic scouring
pads, mild abrasive cleaners, soap-
filled scouring pads, ammonia
Metal polish
Bowls can permanently discolor If exposed
to excessive heat or If soli Is allowed to bake
on.
After each use, wash, rinse and dry to prevent
difficult soils. If heavily soiled, place an
ammonia-soaked paper towel on stains to
loosen soil, then gently scrub with plastic
scouring pad.
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To minimize' mally occur overa period of time, and usually
' are permanent.
1. Avoid excessive use of the high heat setting. Use It to start cooking, then lower the
heat setting to finish cooking.
2. Use flat bottom pans that do not extend more than two Inches from the surface
element. If large pans or canners are used, alternate the elements that are used.
Glass Glass cleaner and paper towels Remove stubborn soli with paste of baking
soda and water. Do not use abrasive
cleaners. Rinse thoroughly.
Self-cleaning oven finish Detergent, warm water, scouring pad
or soap-filled steel wool pad
Do not use oven cleaner in or around
any part of the oven
Rinse thoroughly after cleaning. Cleaning In­
side the oven need only be done as an op­
tional touchup between self-clean cycles. See
the self-cleaning oven section of this manual
for more Information.
Oven door gasket Do not clean See self-cleaning section for more Informa­
tion.
Broiler pan and grid Detergent, warm water, soap-filled,
scouring pad, plastic scouring pad,
commercial oven cleaner (pan only) Remove soiled pan from oven to cool. Drain
fat or drippings. Fill pan with warm water.
Sprinkle grid with detergent and cover with
damp cloth or paper towels. Let pan and grid
soak for a few minutes. Rinse or scour as
needed. Dry well. Grid and pan may be
washed In a dishwasher.
Oven racks Detergent, warm water, scouring pad
or soap-filled steel wool pad Rem ove from oven to clean. Rinse thoroughly.
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