Magic Chef 3442XRA Repair Manual page 18

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Careand Cleaning
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PARTS CLEANING AGENTS DIRECTIONS
Glass • Soap and water Washwithsoapand water.Useawindow cleanerend asoft clothaftercleaning.Remove
• Backguard * Pasteof baking sodaandwater stubbornsoilwithpasteof bakingsodaand water. Rinsewitha clothwrungoutin clear
• Oven window * Glasscleaner water.Dry.Donotuseabrasivematerials suchas scouring pads,steelwoolorpowdered
cleaningagents.
NOTE: To avoid Inside staining of oven door glass, do not oversaturate cloth.
Grates • Detergentand water Gratesare made ofporcelain-coatedsteel.They canbe cleanedat the sinkwithdeter-
* Non-abrasive plastic pad gentand water or Inthe dishwasher,Toclean bakedon soil, place a damp soapypaper
toweloverthe grateandletstandfor30 minutes.Useanon-abrasiveplastic padtoscour
stubbornsoil.
NOTE: Neveroparataburnerwithouta grateinplace.Toprotectthe porcelain finishonthe
gratefromexcessiveheat,neveroperatesurfaceburnerwithouta cooking utensil o nthe
grate. It is normalfor gratesto lose their shineover a periodof time.
Metal finishes • Soap andwater Washwithsoap andwater.Removestubborn soilwithpaste ofbakingsoda andwater.
• Backguard • Pasteof bakingsodaand water Use a windowcleaner anda softclothto removefingermarksor smudges.
• Trimparts • Glass cleaner
• Manifoldpanel NOTE: Donotuseevancleaners,abrasiveorcausticagents.Theywilldamagethefinish.
Oven bottom See page 19 for instructions.
• Se/f-c/ean porcelain
Protectthe oven bottomby (1) usinglarge enoughcookwareto preventboilovers;(2)
placea pieceof aluminum foil,thatisslightly largerthantheoookware, o nthe lowerrack,
NEVER place foil directlyon the oven bottom.
Protectovenbottomagainstacidspins(milk,cheese,tomato,lemonjuice,etc.)orsugary
spills(piefilling)as they may pitor discolor the ovenbottom.
Oven cavity See page 19 for instructions.
• Self-clean porcelain
Wipeacidor sugarstainsas soonas theoven Iscoolas thesestainsmay discolor oretch
the porcelain.
Oven racks • Soap and water Cleanwith soapywater.Removestubbomsoilwithcleansingpowderorsoapfilledscour-
• Cleansingpowders ing pad. Rinseand dry.
• Plasticpad
• Soap filledscouring pad NOTE: Ifracksbecomedifficult toslide,athincoatofvegetableoilontheunderside ofthe
rackwill makeslidingeasier.
Plastic finishes • Soap andwater When surfaceis cool,cleanwithsoapandwater;rinse,anddry. Use a windowcleaner
• Doorhandles • Pasteof bakingsoda andwater and a soft cloth.
• Baskguardtrim • Non-abrasiveplasticDad or sponge
• Overlays NOTE: Neveruseovencleaners,abrasiveorcaustic liquid or powdered cleaningagents
• Knobs on plasticfinishes. T hese cleaningagents willscratchor mar_finish.
• End caps NOTE: Topreventstainingor discalorafion,wipeup fat,grease or acid(tomato,lemon,
vinegar,milk,fruitjuice,marinade)immediatelywitha dry paper towelor cloth.
sgicone rubber , Soap andwater Wash with soap and water,rinse anddry. DOnotremovedoorgasket.
• Doorgasket
Surface burners • Soap andwater Clean as necessarywithwarm soapywater. Remove stubbornsoilby scouring with a
• Paste ofbakingsoda and water non-abrasJveplasticscouringbadandapasteofbakingsodaandwater.Cleanportswith
• Plastic scouringspongeor pad a straightpin.Donotenlargeor distortthe ports.Do notusea woodentoothpick. I t may
breakoffandclogport. DO NOT CLEAN BURNERS WITH THE FOLLOWINGcaustic
cleaners:ovencleaners,steelwoolor abrasivecleaningagents.These maydamagefin-
ish. Burnerscan be dried in the ovenset at 140°F.CAUTION: Burnerandburnertube
must be dry before use.
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