18Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and cleaning of the range.Painted SurfacesPainted surfaces include the sides andthe drawer front.Clean these with soap and water ora vinegar and water solution.Do not use commercial oven cleaners,cleaning powders, steel wool or harshabrasives on any painted surface.Porcelain Enamel CooktopThe porcelain enamel finish is sturdy butbreakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic foodsspilled (such as fruit juices, tomato orvinegar) should not be permitted toremain on the finish.If acids spill on the cooktop while it ishot, use a dry paper towel or cloth towipe it up right away. When the surfacehas cooled, wash with soap and water.Rinse well.For other spills such as fat spatterings,wash with soap and water or cleansingpowders after the surface has cooled.Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.Oven VentThe oven is vented through an openingunder the left rear surface unit.This area could become hot during oven use.It is normal for steam to come out of thevent and moisture may collect underneaththe coils when the oven is in use.The vent is important for proper aircirculation.Never block this vent with aluminum foil.Oven ShelvesClean the oven shelves with an abrasivecleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,rinse the shelves with clean water and drywith a clean cloth.NOTE: The shiny, silver-colored oven shelves(on some models) may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, the shelves will darkenin color, lose their luster and become hard to slideif cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle.To make the shelves slide more easily,apply a small amount of vegetable oilor cooking oil to a paper towel and wipethe edges of the oven shelves with thepaper towel.