Stainless Steel; Control Knobs; Glass; Clock And Control Pad Area - Maytag GEMINI MER6872BAQ User Manual

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Ami*, rubbing with the grain to avoid
streakingthe surface. Rinseand buff.
To prevent scratching,do not use abra-
sive cleaners.
To restore luster and remove streaks,
followwith StainlessSteelMagicSpray*
(Part #20000008)**.Chrome will per-
manentlydiscolorif softisallowed to
bake on.
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CONTROL KNOBS
Remove knobs in the OFF position by
pullingforward.
Wash,rinseand dry.Do notuseabrasive
cleaningagents asthey may scratchthe
finish.
Turn on each element to be sure the
knobs have beencorrectly replaced.
paste or Bon Ami*. Do not use abrasive
cleanerssuch as steel wool padsor oven
cleaners. These productswill scratch or
permanentlydamagethe surface.
NOTE:Usedrytowelor doth to wipeup spills,
especial/yacid or sugary sp/l/s.Surfacemay
discolor or dull if soil is not immediatelyre-
moved. Thisis especiallyImportantfor white
surfaces.
8TAINLE88 STEEL -
(SELECT MODELS)
• DO NOT USEANY CLEANINGPROD-
UCTCONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.
• AL WAYSWIPEWITHTHEGRAINWHEN
CLEANING.
• DailyCleaning/LightSoil -- Wipe with
one of the following- soapy water,white
vinegar/water solution,Formula409Glass
and Surface Cleaner* or a similar glass
cleaner - using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinseanddry. To polishand helpprevent
fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel
MagicSpray (PartNo. 20000008)**.
• Moderate/HeavySoil--Wipe with oneof
the following- Bon Ami, Smart Cleanser,
or Soft Scrub* - using a damp spongeor
soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubbornsoils
may be removed with a damp Scotch-
Brite*pad;rubevenlywiththegrain.Rinse
and dry. To restore luster and remove
streaks,follow with StainlessSteelMagic
Spray*.
• Discoloration -- Using a damp sponge
or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless
Steel Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and
dry. To removestreaksand restoreluster,
follow with StainlessSteelMagic Spray*.
CLOCK AND CONTROL
PAD AREA
To activate "ControlLock"for cleaning,
see page 10.
Wipewith a damp cloth and dry.
Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed
on a cloth first. DONOTspray directly
on control pad and display area.
DRIP BOWLS - PORCELAIN
(SELECT MODELS)
Porcelainmaydiscolororcraze ifoverheated.
This is normal and will not affect cooking
performance.
When cool, wash after each use, rinse
and dry to prevent stainingor discolora-
tion. May be washed in the dishwasher.
To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy
water,then use a mildabrasive cleaner
such as Soft Scrub* and a plasticscour-
ing pad.
For burnedon soil, remove from range,
placeon newspapersandcarefullyspray
with commercial oven cleaner. (Do not
spraysurrounding s urfaces.) P laceinplas-
tic bag and allow to soak several hours.
Wearingrubbergloves,remove frombag,
wash, rinseand dry.
DRIP BOWLS - CHROME
(SELECT MODELS)
When cool, wash after each use, rinse
and dry to prevent stainingor discolora-
tion.
To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy
water,then use a mildabrasive cleaner
such as Soft Scrub* and a plasticscour-
ing pad. Do not use abrasive cleaning
agents.
ENAMEL (PAINTED)-
SiDE PANELS,
DOOR PANELS & HANDLES
Whencool,washwith warmsoapywater,
rinseand dry. Never wipea warm or hot
surface with a damp cloth as this may
damage the surface and may cause a
steamburn.
For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive
cleaning agents such as baking soda
GLASS
- OVEN WINDOWS & DOORS
Avoid usingexcessiveamounts of water
which may seep under or behind glass
causing staining.
Wash with soap and water. Rinse with
clearwater anddry. Glasscleanercanbe
used if sprayed on a cloth first.
Do not use abrasive materials such as
scouring pads, steel wool or powdered
cleanersas they will scratchglass.
GLASS-CERAMIC COOKTOP -
(SELECT MODELS)
Never use ovencleaners,chlorinebleach,
ammoniaor glass cleanerswithammonia.
NOTE: Call an authorizedservicer if the
glass-ceramic topshouldcrack,breakor if
metalor aluminumfoil shouldmelt on the
cooktop.
Allowthe cooktopto coo! beforecleaning.
General - Always clean cooktop after
each use, or when needed,with a damp
papertowel andCooktopCleaningCreme
(Part No. 20000001)**.Then, buff with a
clean, dry cloth.
NOTE: Permanent stains will develop if
soil is allowedto cook on by repeatedly
using the cooktopwhen soiled.
HeavySoils or Metal Marks- Dampena
"scratchless"or "never scratch"scrubber
sponge.Apply CooktopCleaningCreme*
(Part No. 20000001)** and scrub to re-
move as much soil as possible.Apply a
thin layerof the cremeoverthe soil, cover
with a damp paper towel and let stand 30
to 45 minutes (2-3 hours for very heavy
soil). Keep moist by covering the paper
towelwith plasticwrap. Scrubagain,then
buff with a clean dry cloth.
* Brand namesfor cleaningproductsare registeredtrademarksof the respectivemanufacturers.
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