Seven money saving tips that will extend the
life of your
Oven, Stove or Range
and lower the cost of energy.
1. Clean
Ovens, Stoves and Ranges
control panel regularly by removing
knobs and buttons and clean them with a
mild dish detergent. Clean the surface
of the control panel with a nonabrasive
mild cleaner. Do not spray or expose the
control panel directly to liquids. Spray
directly into the cloth, wipe clean and
wipe dry. Abrasives may cause scratches
and corrosion on glass
control panels.
2. Clean porcelain or
glass cook tops
with a nonabrasive mild cleaner baking soda and
warm damp cloth. Abrasives may cause scratches
and corrosion on glass control panels.
3. Clean burner drip pans thoroughly to
bring out the shine needed to properly
radiate heat back. To keep them functional,
clean regularly and replace every two years.
Never cover with aluminum foil because the
foil may cause an electrical short.
4. Carefully clean around burners and
elements. Look for bubbles and blister on
the coils of the burners. This indicates
that the heating element may be burned-out
5. Carefully clean around gasket seals. Use
a mild, nonabrasive cleaner to clean in
order to maintain proper temperature control
and system efficiency. Replace corroded or
brittle seals.
6. Remove glass coverings to replace light
bulbs. Replace with 40 watt bulb usually
located behind a small glass dome near the
upper left or right side of the inside of
the
oven.
Check owner’s manual for exact specs.
7. Self cleaning ovens are generally cleaned
by heating the
oven
to high enough temperature to incinerate
debris. However, this heat generated often
causes more service calls to repair problems
caused by the excessive heat. Do not use
oven cleaners in self cleaning ovens. Use
oven cleaners only for nonself-cleaning
ovens.
By following these tips, you can prolong the
life of your range and avoid many costly
repairs. However, there are times when a repair
is needed.
Avoid
unnecessary costs - Schedule preventative maintenance today!
