Maytag MER5770AAA User Manual page 19

Cleaning Chart -- continued
Glass . Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass,
Oven window • Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. Rinse with clear water and dr3,.
Oven door ' Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaning agents.
They will damage glass.
Glass-Ceramic Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia o1"glass cleaners with ammonia.
Cooktop
(select models) NOTE: Call an authorized servicer _fthe glass-ceramic surface should crack, break or if metal
or aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop.
• General Cleaning and Light Soil - Use soap and water and a clean cloth or paper towel,
or nonabrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami. Rinse and dry. Commercial cooktop cleaners may
also be used such as Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No. 20000001). Follow package directions.
• Heavy Soils or Metal Marks -- Gently scrub with Cooktop Cleaning Creme and a plastic
scrubber. Reapply cleaner. Cover with damp paper towels to keep cleaner moist. Let stand for
30 to 45 minutes. Scrub again to remove remaining stain. Rinse and dry.
• Burned-on or Crusty Soils - Hold razor blade scraper at 30 °
angle and very carefully scrape off soil. Clean remaining soil
with method described above.
• Melted Sugar, Plastic or Aluminum Foil - Immediately turn
element to LOW and scrape from hot surface to a cool area.
Then turn element OFF and cool. Clean residue with razor blade
scraper and Cooktop Cleaning Creme as described above.
Metal Finishes • Wash with soap and water, a glass cleaner, or mild liquid sprays.
Trim parts • To prevent scratching or dulling of the finish, do not use mildly abrasive, abrasive, harsh or
caustic cleaners such as oven cleaners
Oven Interior • Follow instructions on pages 15-16 for Self-Cleaning Oven
Oven Racks ° Clean with soapy water.
• Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and dry.
Racks will permanently discolor and may not slide smoothly if left in the oven during a
self-clean operation. If this occurs, wipe the rack and embossed rack supports with a small
amount of vegetable oil to restore ease of movement, then wipe off excess oil.
Plastic Finishes • When cool, clean with soap and water, rinse and dry.
Door handles • Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
Backguard trim
End caps NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic liquid or powdered cleansers on plastic
finishes. These cleaning agents will scratch or mar finish.
NOTE: To prevent staining or discoloration, wipe up fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon,
vinegar; milk, fi'uit juice, marinade) immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth.
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