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[Common Questions about Electric Ranges (FAQs)]
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• Household appliances have average lifetime expectancies. Maintaining your appliances properly can extend their lifetime indefinitely.
• If you have to do any kind of repair or maintenance on this unit, make sure to unplug it from the power supply.
• Use a properly grounded outlet if this is not wired directly to your household power supply.
• Use non-abrasive cleansers to clean finished exterior surfaces.
• Clean exterior surfaces with warm water and soap with a splash of ammonia to cut grease.
• Consult the owners manual for instructions on self-cleaning ovens.
• The burner drip pans may get stained over time. Once stained, it’s very difficult to remove it. Some people like to replace the drip pans every two to three years.
• Make sure to clean up any spills promptly. Something like tomato sauce which is very acidic can pit and corrode your drip pans and burner bowls.
• Most repairs on electric ranges are actually replacements. Unplug the old defective part, and replace it with a new working part.
• The burner drip pans may get stained over time. Once stained, it’s very difficult to remove it. Some people like to replace the drip pans every two to three years.