‘roper care and cleaning are important so your range BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER ISwill give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PARTthese directions carefully in caring for it to help assure OF THE RANGE.safe and proper maintenance.Painted SurfacesPainted surfaces include the outside oven door, sides, control panel anddrawer front. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and watersolution. Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansing powders,steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.Glass WindowTo clean the outside of the oven window, use a glass cleaner. Rinse andpolish with a dry cloth. Do not allow the water or cleaner to run downinside the openings in the top of the oven door while cleaning.Metal PartsDo not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or commercial oven cleaners.To safely clean surfaces: wash, rinse and then dry with a soft cloth.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.When 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 down into the knob stem holes.To replace a knob, locate the groove in each side ofthe knob stem. One of the grooves contains a springclip and the other groove is clear. Locate the moldedrib inside the knob. Fit the molded rib into the cleargroove on the knob stem.Clear groove in stem(continued next page)27