Frigidaire FGGF3058RF Complete Owner's Guide - Page 32

CARE & CLEANING Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation • Control knobs (some models) • Painted body parts • Painted decorative trim • Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft; then push knob into place. • Control panel • Control key pad membrane • Decorative trim (some models) Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF, activate oven lockout (on some models) and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping control panel; especially when wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel. • Easy Care™ Stainless Steel (some models) If your range finish is Easy Care™ Stainless Steel (some models), clean the stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT use ANY store bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any abrasive, chlorides, chlorines or ammonia. It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar. • Porcelain enamel parts Gentle scrubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots. • Porcelain enamel broiler pan and Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover broiler pan insert (if equipped) difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled no- scratch cleaning pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning. • Oven interior Remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting selfclean. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket. For very important preparation information be sure to read all the instructions in the self-cleaning section. • Oven racks Oven racks must be removed from oven. Do not clean oven racks in oven during the self-clean cycle. Remove and clean using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Thoroughly rinse and dry. • Oven door Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of theoven door. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. Do not clean the oven door gasket. On self-cleaning models the oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket. • Cooktop surface , contoured well See "Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners" instructions provided in the area, burner heads & burner caps Care & Cleaning section. 32