49-80715 Rev. 1 17Racks, Elements, Panels%HVXUHHOHFWULFDOSRZHULVRIIDQGDOOVXUIDFHVDUHFRROEHIRUHFOHDQLQJDQ\SDUWRIWKHRYHQOven RacksClean the oven racks with an abrasivecleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,rinse the racks with clean water and drywith a clean cloth.NOTE: The shiny, silver-colored ovenracks (on some models) may be cleanedin the self-cleaning oven. However, theracks will darken in color, lose their lusterand become hard to slide if cleaned duringthe self-cleaning cycle.Racks may become difficult to slide,especially after a self-clean. Put somevegetable oil on a soft cloth or paper toweland rub onto the left and right edges.NOTE:8VLQJRWKHUFRRNLQJRLOVZLOOFDXVHa discoloring or a rust like color residueon the racks and cavity sides. To cleanthis residue, use a soap and water or avinegar and water solution. Rinse withclean water and dry with a soft cloth.CARE AND CLEANING5DFNV(OHPHQWV3DQHOVSpring clipClear groovein stemMolded ribOven Heating Elements'RQRWFOHDQWKHEDNHHOHPHQWRUWKHEURLOelement. Any soil will burn off when theelements are heated.To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bakeelement. Clean with warm soapy water.Control Panel,W¶VDJRRGLGHDWRZLSHWKHFRQWUROSDQHODIWHUHDFKXVHClean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water,rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.'RQRWXVHDEUDVLYHFOHDQVHUVVWURQJOLTXLGFOHDQVHUVplastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the controlSDQHO²WKH\ZLOOGDPDJHWKHILQLVK$VROXWLRQRIvinegar and hot water works well.Control Knob (on some models)The control knobs may be removed foreasier cleaning.Make sure the knobs are in the OFFpositions and pull them straight off thestems for cleaning.The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasheror they may also be washed with soap andwater. Make sure the inside of the knobsare dry before replacing.Replace the knobs in the OFF position toensure proper placement.Painted SurfacesClean with soap and water or a vinegar and watersolution.'RQRWXVHFRPPHUFLDORYHQFOHDQHUVFOHDQVLQJpowders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any paintedsurface.Glass SurfacesTo clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner.Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.'RQRWDOORZWKHZDWHURUFOHDQHUWRUXQGRZQLQVLGHWKHoven door while cleaning.Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)'RQRWXVHDVWHHOZRROSDGLWZLOOVFUDWFKWKHVXUIDFHTo clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsywater or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Alwayswipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Followthe cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steelsurface.To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliancecleaner or polish, or to find the location of a dealerQHDUHVW\RXSOHDVHFDOORXUWROOIUHHQXPEHU1DWLRQDO3DUWV&HQWHU GEAppliances.com