Sears KENMORE 46520 - Manual (Page 16)

Cleaning Tips
Refer to the removable parts section when cleaning your oven.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanabie parts of your range.
Do not use metal scouring pads, except where recommended.
PART CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS
Control panel, knobs Detergent, warm water, soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull off for
easier cleaning.
Porcelain ename led cooktop Detergent, warm water, plastic or nylon
scouring pad
Clean after each spillover. Soak stubborn soil.
Oven radts Detergent, warm water, scouring pad or
soap-fl Med stee 1 wool pad or oven cleaner Remove from oven to clean. Rinse thoroughly.
Burner box bottom (area
under cooktop) Detergent and water Clean after each spillover with detergent and
water. Dry well.
Broiler pan and grid Detergent, warm water, soap-filled scour­
ing pad, commercial oven cleaner (pan
only)
Remove soiled pan from oven to cool. Drain fat
ordrippings. Fill pan with warm water. Sprinkle
grid with detergent and cover with damp cloth or
paper towels. Let pan and grid soak lor a few
minutes. Rinse or scour as needed. Grid and
pan may be washed In a dishwasher.
Chrome drip bowls
Brown food stains
Blue-gold heat stains
Detergent, water, plastic scouring pads,
mild abrasive cleaners, soap-filled scour­
ing pads, ammonia
Metal polish
Bowls can permanently discolor if exposed to
excessive heat or If soil Is allowed to bake on.
After each use, wash, rinse and dry to prevent
difficult soils. If heavily soiled, place an ammo­
nia-soaked paper towel on stains to loosen soil,
then gently scrub with plastic scouring pad.
These stains are caused by overheating, normally occur over a period of time, and usually
are permanent. To minimize:
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.
Brushed chrome cooktop
(some models) Detergent, warm water, soft cloth or a
chrome 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 Compound®. To re­
move finger prints on brushed chrome, apply a
little baby oM with a paper towel. Rub in the
direction of the brush marks. Armor All Protec­
tant® can also be used (after cleaning). Be sure
to clean spills of acidic foods quickly. Vinegar
spills can permanently stain chrome.
Glass Glass Cleaner and paper towels Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking soda
and water. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Rinse
thoroughly.
Self-cleaning oven finish Detergent, warm water and scouring pad
or soap-filled steel wool pad
Do not use oven cleaner in or around any
part of your self-clean oven
Rinse well after cleaning. Cleaning inside the
oven need only be done as an optional touch-up
between self-clean cycles. See the self-cleaning
oven section of this manual for more informa­
tion.
Oven door gasket
Hydrogen peroxide Soak with hydrogen peroxide, using a sponge.
Frequentsoakinghelpsprevent soil buildup. Do
not rub. See self-cleaning section for more
information.
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