Kolter Homeowner Guide

Cooktops, Ovens & Ranges

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.

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. 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. Use detergent and a damp cloth to clean knobs.

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.

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.

Visit the manufacturer’s website for more information about cooktops, ovens, and ranges.

CAUTION: Chrome items, such as the broiler pan and oven racks, will become discolored during self-cleaning. Remove them before cleaning.

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