21Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Supportge.comPorcelain Oven InteriorWith proper care, the porcelain enamelfinish on the inside of the oven will staynew-looking for years.Let the range cool before cleaning.We recommend that you wear rubbergloves when cleaning the range.Soap and water will normally do the job.Heavy spattering or spillovers mayrequire cleaning with a mild abrasivecleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may alsobe used. Do not allow food spills with ahigh sugar or acid content (such astomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or piefilling) to remain on the surface. Theymay cause a dull spot even after cleaning.Household ammonia may make thecleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup in ashallow glass or pottery container in acold oven overnight. The ammoniafumes will help loosen the burned-ongrease and food.If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.Follow package directions.Cautions about using spray-on ovencleaners: Do not spray on the electrical controlsand switches because it could causea short circuit and result in sparkingor fire. Do not allow a film from the cleaner tobuild up on the temperature sensor—it could cause the oven to heatimproperly. (The sensor is located atthe top of the oven.) Carefully wipethe sensor clean after each ovencleaning, being careful not to movethe sensor as a change in its positioncould affect how the oven bakes. Do not spray any oven cleaner on theoutside of the oven door, handles orany exterior surface of the oven, woodor painted surfaces. The cleaner candamage these surfaces.Painted SurfacesPainted surfaces include the sides,control panel and door. Clean these withsoap and water or a vinegar and watersolution.Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansingpowders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on anypainted surface.