Hotpoint RA724 - Manual (Page 12)

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Installation Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the OFF
positions and pull them straight off the
stems for cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or they may also be washed
with soap and water. Make sure the insides
of the knobs are dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the OFF position
to ensure proper placement.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides,
control panel, door and kick panel.
Clean these with soap and water or a
vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansing
powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any
painted surface.
Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the porcelain enamel interior
will retain its attractive finish for many years.
Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleanser. Soapy, wet pads may also be
used. Do not allow food spills with a high
sugar or acid content (such as milk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie
filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause dull spots even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the
cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup
ammonia in a shallow glass pan and leave
in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia
fumes will help loosen the burned-on
grease and food.
When necessary, you may use a
commercial oven cleaner. Follow the
package directions.
Cautions about using spray-on oven
cleaners:
■ Do not spray the oven cleaner on the
electrical controls and switches because
it could cause a short circuit and result
in sparking or fire.
■ Do not directly spray oven cleaner
onto the oven heating elements.
■ Do not allow a film from the
cleaner to remain on the temperature
sensor—it could cause the oven to
heat improperly. (The sensor is located
at the top of the oven.) Carefully
wipe the bulb clean after each
oven cleaning, being careful not to
move the sensor since a change in
its position could affect how the oven
bakes.
■ Do not spray any oven cleaner on the
outside oven door, handles or any
exterior surface of the oven, cabinet
or painted surfaces. The cleaner can
damage these surfaces.
Care and cleaning of the range.
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