Careand cleaning of the range. CEa ,ia,ces.comBe sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tipdevice is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take thisprecaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.Groove SternMolded ribFlatStemMoldedflatareaHow to Remove Packaging TapeTo assure no dmnage is done to tile finishof tile product, tile safest way to removetile adhesive left ti'om packaging tape onnew appliances is an application of ahousehold liquid dishwashing detergent,mineral oil or cooking oil.Apply Mth a soft cleft/and allow to soak.Wipe dry and then apply an appliancepolish m thoroughly clean and protecttile surfi_ce.NOTE: Theplastic tape (on some models)mustbe removed from aft chrome trim./t cannot beremovedif it is baked on.Control KnobsThecontrol knobs may be removed for easiercleaning.gefln'e rein eying tile knobs fin" cleanin ,please note that the knobs are in theOFF position. X,\hen relllaciw*_ tile knobs,check tile OFF position to insure properplacement._'ash tile knobs in soap and water ora vinegar and hot water solution butdo not soak.Tile knob stem has a groove in eachside. The groove on one side has aspring clip. The other groove is clear(see illustration). Check the inside oftile knob and find tile molded rib.Replace tile knob b)fitting tile moldedrib inside the knob into the cleargrooxe on tile stelll.Tile knob stem is fiat on one side (see Replace tile knob b) fitting tile moldedillustration), Check the inside of the flat area inside the knob onto the flatknob and find tile molded fiat area. area of tile stem.Oven VentTheoven vent is located behlbd the n)ht rearsurfaceunit.This area could become hot dtwing()veil rise.It is nOlillal _0i" steaI/l to COIl/e otltof tile vent and moistm'e may collecttmderneath it when the oven is in use.The vent is i_nportantfor proper ak circulation.Neverb/ock this venLControl PanelDeactivate the touchpads before cleaning.See tile Cooking/Self-Clean lockoutinflmnadon in tile Special features ofyour oven control section in this manual.Clean up splatters xdth a damp cloth._l_)/I II/}l_ also use a glass cleaner.Remove heavier soil Mth wam_ soap)'water. Do not use abrasives of }lily kind.Reactivate the touchpads after cleaning.See the Cooking/Self-Clean lockoutinfommdon in the Special featuresof your oven control section in thisII/alltlal. 27