Oven Care and Cleaning
The entire oven except the oven door gasket can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried. Do not rub or clean the oven
gasket
If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.
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Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job.
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Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain.
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Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.
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Rinse thoroughly with a minimum of water so it does not drip into door slots.
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Dry to avoid water marks.
The cleaners recommended below indicate a type and do not constitute an endorsement.
Use all products according to package directions.
Refer to oven illustration on Page 6 to identify oven parts.
PART
Chrome Plated
Wash with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Or, gently rub with Soft Scrub
- Oven racks
Brillo
darkening and discoloration.
If racks are cleaned in the oven during the self clean mode, they will lose their shiny finish and permanently change
to a metallic gray. The Extendable Rack should not be left in oven during self clean or washed in the dishwasher.
Fiberglass Knit
DO NOT HAND CLEAN GASKET.
- Door seal
gasket
Glass
Spray Windex
- Control panel
grease spatters.
- Door front
Clean with hot sudsy water or apply Fantastik
Painted *
clean. Avoid using powdered cleansers and steel wool pads.
Porcelain
Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a dry towel. Do not use a moistened sponge/
- Oven front
towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or apply Bon-Ami
frame
Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains, gently use Brillo
- Oven cavity
lines) with age due to exposure from heat and food soil.
- Broil pan, grid
Reflective Glass
Clean with hot sudsy water and sponge or plastic scrubber. Rub stubborn stains with vinegar, Windex
- Interior door
or Bon-Ami
window
Stainless Steel
Always wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soapy sponge; rinse and dry. Wipe with Fantastik
- Control panel
sprayed onto a paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless Steel Magic
- Door front
with a cloth dampened with white vinegar. Use Cameo
- Top door vent
Clean probe by hand with detergent and hot water. Rinse and dry.
Probe
Do not soak or clean in dishwasher.
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Door frame, side trim, control panel trim, oven cooling vents.
Oven Finishes / Cleaning Method
or S.O.S.
pads as directed. Easy Off
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or Glass Plus
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. DO NOT USE HARSH ABRASIVES.
CLEANING METHOD
Oven Cleaner (cold oven formula) can be used, but may cause
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onto a cloth first, then wipe to clean. Use Fantastik
or Formula 409
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or S.O.S.
or Barkeeper's Friend
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Built-in DM Oven Care and Use Manual
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, Bon-Ami
or Formula 409
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first to a clean sponge or paper towel and wipe
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or Soft Scrub
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pads. It is normal for porcelain to craze (fine
and a soft cloth. Remove water spots
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to remove heat discoloration.
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, Comet
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, Ajax
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to remove
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to a damp sponge.
, ammonia
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or Formula 409
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