Frigidaire FPGF3685LSA Use & Care Manual page 21

Cleaning various parts of your appliance
Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is COOL. REMOVE
SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF
MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Aluminum (trim pieces) & Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
: Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
Body Parts, Control Knobs and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth.
Decorative Trim Pieces Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly
on the control pad and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control
panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not
use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will
damage the finish. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp firmly and
pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the fiat sides of both
the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Porcelain Enamel Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert (some models) in the dishwasher and dry
Burner Grates, Cooktop upon removal. If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
Surface, Below Cooktop, Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a
Broiler Pan & Insert (some 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an
models), Door Liner, Oven ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp
Bottom & Burner Drip Pans cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO
NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
Stainless Steel Clean with hot, soapy water and dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and cloth. Do
Oven Door & Drawer Front not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines, Do not
Panel and Decorative Trim use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for
cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as
.................... bluish stains may occur during heat!ng that cannot be removed. .............................
Oven Racks Remove racks. See "To remove and to replace an oven rack" under Oven vent(s) and
racks. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with
clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper
or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make the racks
glide easier into the rack positions).
Door Use soap & 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 the glass cleaner to
HAND
CLEAN F RAME enter the door vents. 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. The oven door gasket is made of a woven
material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
DO HAND
CLEAN DOOR
DO NOT HAND
CLEAN OVEN
DOOR GASKET