Maytag CRE9500C Use & Care Manual page 21

Range Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents*
Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of the range. The following brand
names may help you to make an appropriate selection:
1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Anli, Soft Scrub, Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo.
2. Mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik, Formula 409.
3. Glass cleaner such as Windex, Glass Plus, Cinch.
4. Non-abrasive plastic and nylon scouring pads.
]DO NOT USE
abrasive cleansing powders such as Zud, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or Brillo,
commercial oven cleaners, or an automatic dishwasher detergent except when indicated.
Be certain all range parts are cool before removing any part or cleaning the unit to avoid damage.
Any parts that are removed for c|eaning should be replaced correctly.
* Brand names of cleaning agents are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
Range Cleaning Chart
BiLked Enamel: * Soap and water Wash, rinse, dry with soft cloth,
• Side Panels • Mild liquid cleaner Do not use oven cleaner or abrasive agents.
• Control Panel • Glass cleaner
• Storage Drawer
• Subtop
Black Poxcelaln * Soap and water After each use, wash, rinse and dry to prevent difficult soils. To
Drip Bowls • Mild abrasive cleaners clean by hand, soak in hot sudsy water, then use mild abrasive
• Plastic scouring pads cleaner and plastic scouring pad.
• Self-clean oven
• Dishwasher Can be cleaned in self-clean oven. See page 18 for instructions.
• Plastic or soap-filled aluminumRlght rear boWlfoil.has hole in it for oven venting. Do not cover with
Broiler Pan and • Soap and water Pretreat the broiler pan and insert with a non-stick vegetable
Insert scouring pad coating such as Pam or Mazola to make cleaning easier.
• Dishwasher
Soaking makes cleaning easier.
Chrome Drip Bowls • Plastic scouring pads
and Rings • Soap and water After each use, wash, rinse and dry to prevent difficult softs. If
• Brown food stains heavily soiled, place an ammonia-soaked paper towel on stains to
• Mid abrasive c caners loosen soil, then gently scrub with plastic scouring pad. If soil is
• Soap-filled scouring pads allowed to burn on, r_ay be impossible to remove (gently use
• Ammonia scouring pads).
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• Bine/gold heat • Fhtz Metal Polish These stains are caused by overheating, normally occur over a
stains (Follow package directions) period of time, and usually are permanent. To minimize:
i. Avoid excessive use of the high heat setting. Use it only to start
cooking, then lower the heat setting to finish cooking.
2. Use fiat bottom pans that do not extend more than two inches
from the surface element. If large pans or canners are used,
alternate the elements that are used.
A non-abrasive metal polish such as Ffitz may be used to help
remove stains. Fltiz is available in many automotive supply and
hardware stores. Call 800-558-8611 for the distributor in your
area
Control K_Iobs • Soap and water Wash, rinse, dry with soft cloth.
• Mild liquid sprays For ease of cleaning, remove knobs by pulling forward.
• Glass cleaners
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