Kenmore 9746 Use and Care Guide - Page 32

Care & Cleaning Cleaning Recommendations Table Surface type • Aluminum (trim pieces) & vinyl • Painted and plastic control knobs • Painted body parts • Painted decorative trim • Chrome control panel (some models) • Decorative trim (some models) • Stainless Steel (some models) • Porcelain enamel broiler pan and broiler pan insert (if equipped) • Door liner & porcelain body parts • Oven racks • Oven door • Ceramic cooktop Recommendations Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. 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 to 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 the OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place. Before cleaning the controlpanel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with a clean water using a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance.To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place. Clean any food soils from Stainless Steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. To maintain a shine, finish by applying the recommended Stainless Steel Cleaner on the surface following the cleaner recommendations (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement Stainless Steel Cleaner, item number 40093). Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover 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 scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. Oven racks must be removed from oven before starting the Flex Clean cycle. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry. 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 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. 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. See "Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance" later in the Care & Cleaning section. 32