Manual

34 Care and Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning Recommendations
Surface Type Cleaning Recommendation
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim
• For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto soil. Leave on soil for 30-60
minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners these
surfaces; they can scratch.
Control panel
Control key pad membrane
Decorative trim (some models)
• Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls off, activate control lock (some
models) and if needed remove knobs from panel (some models). Do not use
abrasive cleaners on controls or trim; they can scratch.
• Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water
from dishcloth before wiping control panel; especially when wiping around the
controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the
appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze
excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel.
Stainless Steel (some models) • Clean stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth.
• Rinse with clean water and dry with soft clean cloth. Do not use harsh scrubbing
cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners especially made for cleaning stainless steel.
• Always be sure to rinse cleaners from the surface as bluish stains may occur
during heating that cannot be removed.
Porcelain enamel parts
Broiler pan and broiler pan insert
• Gentle scrubbing with a soapy non-abrasive cleaning pad will remove most spots.
Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult
spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 mins. Rinse with clean
water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive cleaning
pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
• Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on surfaces; they may cause a dull spot even
after cleaning.
Oven interior • Remove excessive spills from oven cavity bottom before starting clean. Clean
any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket. For
important preparation information be sure to read all the instructions in the self
cleaning section.
Oven racks • Oven racks and ladder racks must be removed from oven cavity before the clean
cycle for cleaning. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufac-
turer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.
• For instructions on how to care for your glide racks, see ““Caring for your glide
racks”” on page 37.
Oven door • Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door.
Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do
not immerse the door in water.
• Do not spray or allow water or glass cleaner to enter the door vents. To avoid
scratches, do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive
cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. On self cleaning models the oven door gasket
is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.