m.....,.,$;;;,:’ CAW AND CLEANINGProper care and cleaning are important so your oven will give you efficientand satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for youroven to assure safe and proper maintenance.Control Panel and KnobsIt’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after eachuse. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar andwater, rinse with clean water and polish dry with asoft cloth.Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers,plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the controlpanel-they will damage the finish. A 50/50 solutionof vinegar and hot water works well.The control knobs may be removed for easiercleaning. Before removing the knobs for cleaning,please note that the knobs on the left side and theknobs on the right side are in the proper OFF position.W-hen replacing the knobs, check the OFF position toinsure proper alignment.To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. If aknob is difficult to remove, place a thin cloth (like ahandkerchief or a piece of string under and aroundthe knob edge and pull up.Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.Avoid getting water in to the knob stem holes.Painted Surfaces Glass SurfacesPainted surfaces include the control panel. Clean To clean the outside glass finish, use a gluss cleaner.these with soap and water or a vinegar and water Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. Do not allow thesolution. Do not use commercial oven cleaners, water or cleaner to run down inside the openings incleansing powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives the glass or the openings in the top of the oven dooron any painted surfaces. while cleaning.Oven Heating ElementsDo not clean the bake element or the broil element.Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated.The bake element can be lifted gently to clean theBroil Elementoven floor. If spillovers, residue or ash accumulatearound the bake element gently wipe around theelement with warm water.Bake Element