Exterior
Control Panel
During cleaning, disconnect power to the appliance. Clean up splatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasives of any kind. Be careful not to get water between the light button and the control panel.
Front Manifold Panel and Knobs
It is best to clean the manifold panel after each use of the range. For cleaning, use a damp cloth and mild soapy water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.
To avoid damaging the finish on the knobs and manifold panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads, or oven cleaners.
Do not try to bend the knobs by pulling them up or down, and do not hang a towel or other objects on them. This can damage the gas valve shaft.
The control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning.
To clean the knobs, make sure that they are in the OFF (#) position and pull them straight off the stems.
To replace the knobs, make sure the knob has the OFF (#) position centered at the top, and slide the knob directly onto the stem.
To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials.
Painted and Decorative Trim
For general cleaning, use a cloth with hot soapy water. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave it on for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Stainless Steel Surfaces
To avoid scratches, do not use steel wool pads.
Place a small amount of stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish on a damp cloth or paper towel.
Clean a small area, rubbing with the grain of the stainless steel if applicable.
Dry and buff with a clean, dry paper towel or soft cloth.
Repeat as necessary.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish.
Always wipe in the direction of the metal surface finish.
Stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish can be purchased online or from most retailers of appliances or home goods.
Oven Door
Do not use harsh cleaners or harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. Doing so can cause damage.
Use soapy water to thoroughly clean the oven door. Rinse well. Do not immerse the door in water.
You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do not spray water or glass cleaner on the door vents.
Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, or harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material that is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or remove this gasket.
Don’t hand clean oven door gasket
Do hand clean door
Oven Racks
Clean with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
Food spilled into the tracks could cause the racks to become stuck.
Rinse with clean water and dry.
Vent Louvers
Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush or crevice attachment to clean the vent louvers a. Do not remove the panel covering the range.
Vent Louvers