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Cooktops, Ovens &
Ranges
Your kitchen has a range and oven or a cooktop
and separate oven.
Care and maintenance
The following are tips for maintaining cooktops,
ovens and ranges.
Cleaning cooktops, ovens,
and ranges
Use a nonabrasive cleaner to clean the broiler
pan, control panel, and stovetop.
Use detergent and a damp cloth to clean knobs.
If you have a self-clean or continuous clean
oven, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
cleaning the interior.
If you have an oven that isn’t self-cleaning, use
a mild detergent or soap to clean the interior.
Do this only when the oven is cold.
CAUTION: Avoid spraying cleaners directly
onto the cooktop or surface of the oven or
range. Instead, spray the cleaner onto a
soft rag and use that to clean the surface.
CAUTION: Chrome items, such as the
broiler pan and oven racks, will become
discolored during self-cleaning. Remove
them before cleaning.
Cleaning the range hood
Clean the hood’s filter regularly to avoid grease
buildup. To do so, take it off and wash it with
mild detergent and water. Rinse and dry.
Use a soft rag and mild detergent solution to
clean the hood’s light bulb. Avoid burns by
making sure the bulb is cool. Rinse and dry.
Use a degreaser, nonabrasive cleaner, or soap
and warm water to clean the hood.
Clean the hood’s underside regularly. Failure
to do so will result in hard deposits that are
difficult to remove.
HOME TIP: Some range hoods have
charcoal filters which can’t be cleaned.
If yours does, replace the filter annually.
CAUTION: Cut power to the range and
oven before cleaning.
CAUTION: Avoid using abrasive cleaners
to clean the hood.
Visit the manufacturer’s website for more
information about cooktops, ovens, and ranges.
