Frigidaire FGGF3685TS Complete Owner s Guide - Page 38

CARE AND CLEANING To clean burner caps: • Remove caps from burner heads after they have cooled. Do not clean burner caps in the dishwasher. Thoroughly dry burner caps immediately following cleaning including the bottom and inside of cap. Do not operate surface burners without burner caps properly in place. • Lift the burner cap from the burner head. The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place. For proper gas fl ow it may be necessary to clean the burner heads and slots. • Clean heavy soils with a plastic scrubbing pad and absorbent cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners. They can scratch porcelain. To clean burner grates: • Clean when the grates are cool. Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive cleanser. • Food soils containing acids may affect the finish. Clean immediately after the grates are cool. Thoroughly dry grates immediately following cleaning. Broiler Pan Cleaning Tips Important: Protective liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Improper installation may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. To make cleaning easier, the bottom of the broiler pan may be lined with aluminum foil. Do not cover the broiler insert with foil. Replacing Oven Lights Your oven is equipped with interior oven lights that ramp up gradually when the oven door is opened. The oven lights can also be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on the control panel. To remove and replace a light bulb: Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass. Do not allow your fingers to touch the new bulb when replacing. Use a clean soft cloth or paper towel to cover the new bulb when installing. 1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the appliance. 2. To remove the glass shield, pull the back side of the shield toward the inside of the oven in a manner to lift it up from the oven side. The glass shield should come out easily by pushing a little toward front of the wall oven (Figure 35). 3. Replace the halogen appliance bulb. 4. Gently push the glass shield toward the oven wall until it is firmly seated against the oven wall. 5. Reconnect electrical power to the appliance or turn power back on. light bulb glass shield Figure 34: Broil pan and insert Caution: Use potholders or oven mitts because the broiler pan may be extremely hot. • To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed. • Pour off grease. Soak the pan in hot, soapy water. Clean the broiler pan and insert as soon as possible after each use. • If necessary, use soap-filled steel wool pads. Heavy scouring may scratch the insert. Figure 35: Light shield and bulb 38