Frigidaire FGGF3685TS Complete Owner s Guide - Page 37

General Cleaning Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range. Important: Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns. If ammonia is used, the oven cavity must be rinsed thoroughly before operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation. BLEACH ABRASIVE CLEANERS AMMONIA Figure 32: Cleaning agents to avoid Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Oven Liners Protective liners-Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. The high heat of the oven can melt these materials to the oven cavity and ruin the oven. These types of materials can also reduce the effectiveness of the air circulation in the oven and produce poor baking results. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire. • Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface burners under any circumstances. • Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals. If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop, the utensil will be damaged or destroyed. CARE AND CLEANING • Oven racks - Do not use aluminum foil to cover the oven racks. During self clean the oven temperature can become hot enough to melt aluminum cooking utensils or aluminum foil and could result in permanent damage to the oven interior and porcelain finish. Clean oven racks by removing them from the oven when the oven is cool and use mild dish soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar. • Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified Agency. • Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard. To clean recessed and contoured areas of cooktop: • If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. • Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. Cleaning the Sealed Burners To avoid possible burns do not attempt any of the cleaning instructions provided below before turning off all surface burners and allow them to cool. Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches. Keeping the surface burner head ports and slots clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Figure 33: Sealed burner components 37