Frigidaire GLEF388GS Use and Care Manual - Page 16

General Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Table) Surfaces Glass, Painted Plastic Body Parts & Control Knobs How to Clean For general cleaning, use a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent & water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar & water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry & polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth 1st. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display areas. DO NOT use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or some paper towels - they will damage the finish. Painted Control Panels & Display areas Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF & remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Use the general cleaning instructions provided in the paragraph above. Porcelain Cooktop Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of Surface, Broiler Pan & clean water & ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel Insert (some models), for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled Broiler Drawer (some scouring pad. Rinse & wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may models), Door Liner & become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the range top. Oven Bottom Oven Racks Remove oven racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following the cleaner's recommendations. Rinse with clean water & let dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the oven rack positions). Oven Door Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides & front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven 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. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket. Stainless Steel (some models) Ceramic Cooktop Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water & a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. DO NOT use cleaners with high conecentrations of chlorides or chlorines. DO NOT use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners form the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed. See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the General Care & Cleaning section. Changing the Oven Light The oven light automatically turns ON when the door is opened. The oven light may also be manually operated by pressing the pad. The oven light bulb is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use. To replace the oven light bulb: 1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range. 2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield. 3. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb. 4. Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder into place. 5. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the range back in). 6. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see Setting the Clock and Minute Timer in this Use & Care Manual. 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. 16