~ift-Up CooktopClean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, After cleaning underespecially grease, may catch fire. the cooktop with hot,To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be mild soapy water andlifted up and supported in the up position. clean cloth, lower theBe sure all the surface burners are turned off cooktop. Be careful nbefore raising the cooktop. Then remove the grates to pinch your fingers.and drip pans, grasp the two front burner wells and lift Support rodup. Dual support rods will hold the cooktop up whileyou clean underneath it.Brushed Chrome Cooktop (on some models)Clean the brushed chrome top with warm, soapywater or Bon Ami@ brand cleanser; rinse, andimmediately dry it with a clean, soft cloth. Takecare to dry the surface following the “grain.”To help prevent finger marks after cleaning, spreada thin film of baby oil on the surface or a chromeprotestant may be used to help reduce spotting orfingerprinting. Wipe away excess oil with a clean,soft cloth.Porcelain Cooktop (on some models)The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy butbreakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant.However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruitjuices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted toremain on the finish.If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use adry paper towel to wipe it up right away. When thesurface has cooled, wash with soap and water orcleansing powders. Rinse well.For other spills such as fat smatterings, wash withsoap and water or cleansing powders after the surfacehas cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.Oven ShelvesClean theshelves withan abrasivecleanser orsteel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves withclean water and dry with a clean cloth.NOTE: The oven shelves may also be cleaned in theself-cleaning oven, however, the shelves will darkenin color, lose their luster and become hard to slide ifcleaned during the self-cleaning cycle. Wipe the shelfsupports with cooking oil to make the shelves slidemore easily.Broiler Pan and RackAfter broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack fromthe oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefullypour out grease from the pan into a proper container.Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot waterwith a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack withdetergent while hot and cover with wet papertowels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will removeburned-on foods.“he broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial,ven cleaner. Do not use an oven cleaner on the rack.Do not store a soiled pan and rack anywhere inthe range.Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned inthe dishwasher.Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self-cleaning oven. (continued next page)27