Hotpoint RA724KWH Owner's Manual

Make sure the knobs are in the OFF
positions and pull them straight off the
stems for cleaning.

The knobs can be cleaned in a 
dishwasher or they may also be washed 
with soap and water. Make sure the insides
of the knobs are dry before replacing.

Replace the knobs in the OFF position 
to ensure proper placement.

Painted surfaces include the sides,
control panel, door and kick panel.
Clean these with soap and water or a
vinegar and water solution.

Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleanser. Soapy, wet pads may also be
used. Do not allow food spills with a high
sugar or acid content (such as milk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie
filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause dull spots even after cleaning.

Household ammonia may make the
cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup
ammonia in a shallow glass pan and leave
in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia
fumes will help loosen the burned-on
grease and food.

When necessary, you may use a
commercial oven cleaner. Follow the
package directions.

■ Do not spray the oven cleaner on the

electrical controls and switches because
it could cause a short circuit and result
in sparking or fire.

■ Do not directly spray oven cleaner

onto the oven heating elements.

■ Do not allow a film from the 

cleaner to remain on the temperature
sensor—it could cause the oven to 
heat improperly. (The sensor is located
at the top of the oven.) Carefully 
wipe the bulb clean after each 
oven cleaning, being careful not to 
move the sensor since a change in 
its position could affect how the oven
bakes.

■ Do not spray any oven cleaner on the

outside oven door, handles or any
exterior surface of the oven, cabinet 
or painted surfaces. The cleaner can
damage these surfaces.

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