Tappan TGF324BHDB Owner's Manual

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Tappan TGF324BHDB Owner's Manual Manual pdf 11 page image

General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your RangeBefore cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the rangeis cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings willreduce the effort required for major cleanings later.Surfaces How to CleanAluminum (Trim Pieces) & Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.VinylGlass, Painted and Plastic Forgeneralcleaning, usehot, soapywaterandacloth.Formoredifficultsoilsandbuilt-Body Parts, Control Knobs up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60and Decorative Trim Pieces minutes. Rinsewithadampclothanddry.DONOTuseabrasivecleanersonanyofthesematerials; they can scratch.Porcelain EnamelBurner Grates, CooktopSurface, Below Cooktop,Broiler Pan & Insert, BroilerDrawer, Door Liner and OvenBottomStainless Steel, ChromeParts, Drip PansOven RacksSurface BurnersOven Door_Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the controlknobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above.Squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wipingaround the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to theappliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob andthe shaft, then push the knob(s) into place.Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal.If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with anammonia-soaked pa per towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a dampcloth, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DONOT use spray oven cleaners on the range top.Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinsewith clean water and a cloth. Coverstubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rinse.Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse thecleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting OvenControls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinsewith clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with waxpaper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make theracks glide easier into the rack positions).The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignitionand a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wireor needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.To remove and replace burner units per your model, see 'To Remove and ReplaceBurners" under General Cleaning. To clean, soak the burners in a 1:1 solution ofammonia and water for 30 to 40 minutes. For stubborn stains, scrub with soap andwater or a mild abrasive cleanser and a damp cloth. Dry the burners thoroughly in awarm oven for 30 minutes. Then replace them, making sure they are properly seatedand level. DO NOT wash burner units in the dishwasher.To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immersethe door in water.DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a silicone rubbermaterial which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damageor remove the gasket.11