4. A little care regularly keeps a range like new and is much easier than waiting until stains are cooked on and a major cleaning job is necessary. All surfaces can safely be washed with detergent and hot water. To retain the original appearance, RINSE and wipe surfaces dry after washing.
5. To keep the fine porcelain enamel and polished metal finishes free of scratches, avoid the use of gritty, harsh cleansers and abrasives which in time take away the shiny new finish.
6. If acid foods such as fruit juices, vinegar, coffee, tea or milk are spilled on the range, wipe them off immediately to guard against permanent discoloration of the finish.
7. Never place extremely hot utensils on the porcelain finished areas.
THE POUND OF CURE:
1. If there is a spillover when the range is warm, wipe off with a dry cloth or paper towel. After the range is cool, finish cleaning with warm water and a mild soap, or wash with a solution of 3 tablespoons baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water. Rinse in clear warm water and dry with soft cloth.
2. Never scrape surfaces with a sharp object such as a knife or razor blade. In most cases, ordinary stains can be removed from the range with baking soda and a damp cloth. If the stain proves to be stubborn, use a mild cleanser such as Bon-Ami, Bab-O, or similar cleansers.
3. In most cases, a damp cloth will wipe the chrome surface clean. Use any one of the many good chrome cleaners if the stains prove to be stubborn.
4. All removable parts (except aluminum) will clean more easily if soaked in ammonia and hot water (4 tablespoons to 2 quarts) for a few hours.
5. If food spills over in the oven, sprinkle with salt to stop smoke and odor. Clean as soon as finished baking. Failure to do so may result in a permanently pitted surface.