Magic Chef 3468VRV Repair Manual page 21

Care andCleaning ( conUnoed)
PARTS CLEANING AGENTS DIRECTIONS
Glass , Soap and water Washwithsoap andwater.Useawindow cleanerand asoft clothaftercleaning. Remove
•Backguard
• Paste of baking soda and water stubborn soil with paste of bakingsoda and water.Rinse with a cloth wrung out in clear
• Oven window • Glass cleaner water. Dry.Donot use abrasivematerials suchas scouring pads,steel wool or powdered
cleaning agents.
NOTE: To avoid inside staining of oven door glass, do not oversaturate cloth.
Grates • Detergentand water Gratesare made ofporcelain-coatedsteel.They can becleanedatthe sinkwithdeter-
* Non-abrasive plastic pad gent and wateror in the dishwasher. Toclean baked on soil,piece a damp soapy paper
towel overthe grate and letstandfor 30 minutes. Useanon-abrasive plastic padto scour
stubborn soil
NOTE: Neveroperate burner withoutagrate inplace.Toprotectthe porcelainfinishonthe
gratefrom excessive heat, neveroperate surfaceburner without a cooking utensil onthe
grate. It is normal for grates to lose their shine over a period of time.
Metal finishes • Soap and water Wash with soap and water. Remove stubborn soilwith paste of baking soda and water.
• Backguard • Paste of baking soda and water Use a window cleaner and a soft cloth to remove fingermarks or smudges.
• Trim parts • Glass cleaner
• Manifoldpanel NOTE: Donotuseovencleaners,abrasiveorcausticagents.Theywifldamagethefinlsh.
Oven bottom See pages 21 and22 for instructions.
• Self-cLeanporcelain
Protect the oven bottom by (1) using large enough cookware to prevent believers; (2)
place a pieceof aluminum foil,that is slightly larger thanthe cookware,on the lower rack.
NEVER place foil directly on the oven bottom.
Protectoven bottomagainst acid spills (milk.cheese,tomato, lemonjuice, etc.) orsugary
spills (pie filling) as they may pit or discolor the oven bottom.
Oven cavity See pages 21 and 22 for instructions.
•Self-clean porcelain
Wipeacid or sugar stains as soonas the oven is cool asthese stains may discolor or etch
the porcelain.
Upper conventional Cleaning action begins whenever the Brush off heavy soil with a nylon or plastic pad. Do not use paper towels, cloths, or
oven cavity oven is on. The oven must be used for spongesbecausetheovenwallsereporousandparficlesofthesematerialswilJruboffoo
(Chateau Range cleaningtotake place. Higheroven tern- the walls.Rinsearea withclean water only. Donot uas anytype of ovencleaner,cleanasr
only) )eratures and longer baking times or detergent on this surface.
• Continuous clean speedthe cleaning action.
oven, see page 23
Oven racks • Soap and water Cleanwithsoapywater. Removestubborn soilwith cleansingpowderor soapfiiled scour-
• Cleansing powders ing pad. Rinse and dry.
• Plastic pad
• Soap filled scouting pad NOTE: If racksbeoomedifficulttoslide, athin coatofvegetableoilonthe undersideofthe
rack will make sliding easier.
Plastic finishes = Soap and water When surface is cool, clean with soap and water; rinse, and dry. Use a window cleaner
• Door hand/as • Paste of baking soda and water and a soft cloth.
• Backguard trim • Non-abrasive plastic pad or sponge
• Overlays NOTE: Never useoven c(eaners,abrasiveor causticliquid or powderedcleaningagents
• Knobs on plastic finishes. These cleaning agents wnl scratch or marr finish.
• End caps NOTE: Toprevent staining or discoloration, wipe up fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon,
vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade) immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth.
Silicone rubber • Soap and water Wash with soap and water, rinse and dry. Do not remove door gasket.
• Door gasket
Sealed burners • Soap and water Clean,when cool, as necessarywithwarm soapywater. Removestubborn eoilby scour-
• Paste of baking soda and water ingwithanon-abrasiveplasticscooringpadanda pasteofbakingsodaendwater. Clean
• Plastic scouring sponge or pad portewith astraightpin.Do notenlargeor distorttheports.Donotueeawoodentoothpick.
Itmaybreak off andclogport.Sealed surface bumars cannot beremoved bythe consum
er.
NOTE:When eJ eening around thesurfaceburner,usecare toprevent damage to theigni-
tor which is locatedat the back-side of each burner. If a cleaningcloth should catch the
ignitor,it could damage or break it.Ifthe ignitor is damaged or broken, the surface burner
will not light.
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