User Manual

Cleaning and maintenance en-us
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Part Suitable cleaning method Recommendations
Flat rack ¡ Wash with soapy water.
¡ Rinse thoroughly and dry, or
gently rub with cleansing pow-
der or soap-filled pads as di-
rected.
¡ DO NOT CLEAN USING THE SELF CLEAN FUNC-
TION.
¡ If the flat racks remain in the oven during the self clean
mode, they will loose their shiny finish and may not glide
smoothly. If this happens, wipe the rack edges with a
small amount of vegetable oil. Then wipe off excess oil.
Telescopic rack ¡ Wash with soapy water.
¡ Rinse thoroughly and dry, or
gently rub with cleansing pow-
der or soap-filled pads as di-
rected.
¡ DO NOT CLEAN USING THE SELF CLEAN FUNC-
TION.
¡ Avoid getting cleansing powder in the telescopic slides.
Re-lubrication may become necessary. Use only high-
temperature food-grade lubricants to re-lubricate the
slides.
Door gasket None ¡ DO NOT CLEAN THE DOOR GASKET.
¡ The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
Glass ¡ Wash with soap and water or
glass cleaner.
¡ Use Fantastik®
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on a clean
sponge or paper towel and wipe
clean.
Avoid using powder cleaning agents, steel wool pads and
oven cleaners.
Painted surfaces Clean with hot soapy water or ap-
ply Fantastik®
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to a clean sponge
or paper towel and wipe clean.
Avoid using powder cleaning agents, steel wool pads and
oven cleaners.
Porcelain surfaces ¡ Immediately wipe up acid spills
like fruit juice, milk, and toma-
toes with a dry cloth.
¡ When cool, clean with hot soapy
water or apply Bon-Ami®
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or
Soft Scrub®
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to a damp sponge.
Rinse and dry.
¡ For stubborn stains, use soap-
filled pads.
Do not use a moistened sponge/cloth on hot porcelain. It is
normal for porcelain to show fine lines with age due to ex-
posure to heat and food soil.
Heat resistant enamel
and polished compo-
nents in the oven cav-
ity
Use the self clean function for
heavy soiling.
¡ These surfaces can become discolored over time. This is
normal and does not affect operation.
¡ Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners to treat
discolorations.
Stainless steel sur-
faces
¡ Clean with soapy water and soft
cloth, then rinse and dry with a
soft cloth.
¡ Condition steel with the Bosch
Stainless Steel Conditioner (part
# 00576696).
¡ Remove water spots with a cloth
dampened with white vinegar.
¡ Remove heat discoloration with
Bar Keeper's Friend®
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.
¡ Never allow food stains or salt to remain on stainless
steel for any length of time.
¡ Always wipe or rub in the direction of the grain.
¡ Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some cleansers are
corrosive to stainless steel. Check the ingredients on the
label of the cleanser.
Black stainless sur-
faces/ anti-fingerprint
surfaces
¡ Clean with a soft, dry towel.
¡ For stubborn dirt, use warm wa-
ter diluted with a non-abrasive,
mild cleansing soap.
Never use stainless steel polish.
Plastic and controls When cool, clean with soapy wa-
ter, rinse and dry.
Probe Wipe with soapy water. ¡ Do not submerge in water.
¡ Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Printed areas (words
and numbers)
Do not use abrasive cleaners or petroleum based solvents.
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