Maytag CRG9700C User Manual page 17

Range Cleaning Chart (continued)
Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays
Soa_ andwater , ,
Mil(: abrasive cl_.aners
Mild liquid sprays
Soap and water
Plastic scvuring pads
Soap_filled sc0{:ring pads
Follow instructions on pages
_2-13 for the self-ele_m
cycle.
Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive or caustic cleaning
agents on pl*stie finishes ..... These eleaningga ents. will
scratch or mar tim finish. To prevent staining or
discoloration, remove fat, grease or acid (tomato.
lemon, vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinad_) soils
immediately with a dry paper towe! or cloth. When
surface is cool, clean with soap and water; rinse,
and &'/.
To prevent discoloration, wipe up 'all spillovers
mnne&ately ruth a dry clotb--<_s:_ec]allv suear and acid
spills (milk, fi'uits, tomato, etc.). " " _"
Never wipe a warm or
hot
surface with a damp
cloth as cracking and chipping may result.
NOTE: Do not use ahPasive
cleaning a_ents
such as steel
wool pads, These pr(_tuets will scratch the surfiiee,
All spillovers should be cleaned promptly when the
surface is cool. If food boils over, remove pan to
another burner. Then, cool soiled burner 7andclean.
(Clem_ing a hot burner cap may cause the porcelain to
crack,) To prevent hqmds from entering the gas tub_
opening, dean earefi]!Iy. Do not allow liquids to enter
the gas tube oj_ening. Remove stubborn soil from the
top of the sealed burner by _:sing soap-filled or plaslic
sc@uring pad, taking extreme, care not to allow the
cleanser to seep into the gasports. Cleansers may bk)ek
the gas ports and affect the flame, Clean the ga_ ports
with a straight pin, espeeially the port directly be!ow
tbe ignitor. Do not enlarge or distort the ports. Do not
-- -- h
use a w_u)den toothpick since it may break off aod e]og
the ports.
NOTE: When cleaning t):e sealed burner, use care to
prevent damage to the ignitor. If the ignitor is
Etmaged, soiled or wet the surface burner will not
light, Also, if the port beneath the ignitor is blocked,
tl_e burner will n& light.
Never use oven cleaner on a self clean oven.
Do not clean or rub door gasket.
Wipe up acid spills (lemon, tomato or inilk based foods)
as soon as oven is c(x)l with soap and water, If the spill
ts not wiped up, :t may &scolor the porcelain.
To Remove Oven Door: Open
the door to the "stop" position
(opened about 6 inches) and
grasp the door with both hands at
each side, Do not use the door
handle to lit} the door. Lift up
evenly m*til the door clears the
hinge arms.
CAUTION: Hinge arms are spring mounted and
will slam shut against the range if accidentally hit.
Never place your hand or fingers between
the hinges and the front oven frame. You
c, o uM be injured if the hinge snaps back.
To Replace Oven Door: Crasp the door at each side,
align the slots in the door with the
hinge arms
and slide
the door (toxsn onto the hinge arms until it is
completely seated on the binges.
Do not attempt to open or ck)se the d(x)r until th( door
is completely seated on the hinge arms. Never turn the
oven on imless tile door is properly in place. WIlen
baking, be sure the door is completely close& Baking
results will be afh_eted if" the do,)r is not securely
closed.
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