Maytag MER5750BAQ - Electric Range User Manual page 13

Be sure appliance is off and all
parts are cool before handling or
cleaning. This is to avoid damage
and possibleburns.
To prevem s_ammgor amcoloration.
clear, aDDlJance attar eacn use.
if a part is removea. De sure _ is
correctly rep_acea.
BACKGUARD AND COOKTOP -
PORCELAFN ENAMEL (COOKTOP ON COFL
ELEMENT SURFACE, TRHVI ON GLASS-
CERAMIC SURFACE)
Porcelainenamelis glassfused on metaland
may crack or chip with misuse, it is acid
resistant,not acid proof. All spillovers,espe-
cially acidic or sugary'spillovers, should be
wiped up immediatelywith a dry cloth.
> Whencool, wash with soapy water, rinse
and dry.
> Neverwipe off a warmor hotsudace with
a dampcloth.This may causecrackingor
chipping.
Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or
caustic cleaningagents on exteriorfinish
of range.
BROILER PAN AND INSERT
Never cover insert with aluminum foil as
this prevents the fat from draining to the
pan below.
Placesoapy clothover insert and pan; let
soak to loosen soil.
> Wash inwarm soapywater. Usescouring
pad to removestubborn soil.
> Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in
dishwasher.
CLOCK AND CONTROL
PAD AREA
To activate "Control Lock"for cleaning,
see page 7.
> Wipe with a damp cloth and dry'.
> Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed
on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly
on control pad and display area.
CONTROL KNOBS
Remove knobs in the OFF position by
pulling forward.
> Wash, rinseand dry. Donot useabrasive
cleaningagents as they may scratchthe
finish.
> Turn on each element to be sure the
knobs have been correctly replaced.
DRIP BOWLS - PORCELAIN
(SELECT IvIODELS)
Porcelainmaydiscoloror crazeifoverheated.
This is normal and will not affect cooking
performance.
> When cool, wash after each use, rinse
and dry to prevent staining or discolora-
tion. May be washed in the dishwasher.
> To dean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy
water, then use a mild abrasive cleaner
such as Soft Scrub*and a plastic scour-
ing pad.
> For burned on soil, removefrom range,
placeon newspapersandcarefullyspray
with commercia!oven cleaner. (Do not
spray surrounding surfaces.) Place in
plastic bag and allow to soak several
hours. Wearing rubber gloves, remove
from bag, wash, rinse and dry.
DRIP BOWLS - CHROME
(SELECT IvIODELS)
_* When cool, w ashafter eachuse, rinse
and dryto preventstainingor discolora-
tion.
> To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy
water, then use mild abrasive cleaner
suchas Soft Scrub*and a plasticscour-
ing pad. Do not use abrasive cleaning
agents.
ENAMEL (PAINTED) - SIDE PAN-
ELS,
S TORAGE DRAWER_ DOOR HANDLES
& OVEN
DOOR (SELECT IvIODELS)
> Whencool, wash with warm soapywa-
ter, rinseanddry. Neverwipea warmor
hat surface with a damp cloth as this
maydamagethesurfaceand maycause
a steam burn.
> For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive
cleaning agents such as bakingsoda
pasteor BanAmi*. Donot useabrasive
cleaners such as steel wool pads or
oven cleaners. These products wil!
scratchor permanentlydamagethe sur-
face.
NOTE: Usea drytowel or c/othto wipe
up spills, especially acidic or sugary
spills.Surfacemay discoloror dufifsofl
is not immediately removed. Tbb is
especiallyimportantfor whitesurfaces.
GLASS
- OVEN WINDOW & DOOR
(SELECT MODELS)
> Avoid usingexcessiveamountsof wa-
ter which may seep under or behind
glass causing staining.
> Wash with soapand water. Rinse with
clearwater and dry'. Glasscleanercan
be used if sprayedon a cloth first.
> Do not useabrasive materialssuch as
scouringpads, steel woo! or powdered
cleanersas they will scratch glass.