Amana rs2310004-aro3100 Service page 35

Open Burner Care and Cleaning
Part
Under rangetop
Surface burners
Oven burner
Burner grates
Hard to clean burner
grates
Broiler pan and grid
Control knobs
Oven door
Outside finish and
backguard
Oven and broiler
interior surfaces
Oven and broiler
racks
Materials to Use
Soap and water
Lift rangetop off of range for easy cleaning. Frequent cleaning
with soap and water, and non-abrasive pad prolongs time
between deep cleanings. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
Soap and water Cool before cleaning. Frequent cleaning with soap and water,
and non-abrasive pad prolongs time between deep cleanings.
For heavy soil burner can be removed and soaked in warm
soapy water. See "Removing Surface Burners" and "Cleaning
Surface Burners" sections. Be sure to dry completely before
replacing.
Do not clean. Any soil will burn off while cooking.
Soap and water Cool before cleaning. Frequent cleaning with soap and water,
and non-abrasive pad prolongs time between deep cleanings.
Be sure to dry thoroughly.
½ Cup ammonia Place burner grates in plastic bag with ½ cup ammonia. Do not
pour ammonia into bag. Ammonia must remain in cup. To avoid
rust, do not soak grates in ammonia. Close bag tightly and leave
grates overnight. Before bag is opened turn face away to avoid
breathing or eye contact with fumes. Remove grates from bag
and rinse. Clean according to instructions above.
Soap and a non- Drain fat, cool pan and grid slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and
abrasive plastic grid stand in oven to cool.) Sprinkle with soap. Fill the pan with
scouring pad
warm water. Let pan and grid stand for a few minutes. Wash or
scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. The broiler pan and grid may
also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Mild soap and water Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return
controls to oven, making sure to match flat area on the knob to
the flat area on shaft.
Soap and water
Clean the inside and outside of the door with warm soapy water.
Silicon Oven Door Gasket
Some ovens have a gray silicon gasket that can be cleaned with
soap and water. Do not allow harsh cleaners to come in contact
with silicon gasket.
Braided Oven Door Gasket
Do not clean the braided oven door gasket. Gasket should not
be moved while cleaning. Avoid getting any cleaning materials
on gasket.
Soap and water Wash all surfaces with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse and
polish with a dry cloth. If knobs are removed, do not allow water to
run down inside surface while cleaning.
Soap and water Cool before cleaning. Frequent wiping with mild soap and water
prolongs time between thorough cleanings. Be sure to rinse
thoroughly. For baked on soil, use a cream cleaner or non-
scratch powder. Never use commercial oven cleaner, strong
abrasives, or steel wool. Do not line with foil.
Soap and water Clean with warm soapy water. For heavy soil, clean by sprinkling
baking soda and vinegar on rack. Wipe with non-abrasive pad.
Rinse thoroughly
Hard to Clean Racks
Place racks in plastic bag with ½ cup ammonia. Do not pour
ammonia into bag. Ammonia must remain in cup. To avoid rust,
do not soak racks in ammonia. Close bag tightly and overnight.
Before bag is opened turn face away to avoid breathing or eye
contact with fumes. Remove racks from bag and rinse. Clean
according to instructions above.
General Directions
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