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Continuous
Clean Oven
To remove heavy spillovers:
Brush offheavy
(select
models)
soil with a nylon brush or plastic pad. Do not
use paper towels, cloths or sponges because
The finish of a continuous clean oven contains a
the oven walls are rough and particles of these
special catalyst and is identified by its dark gray
materials will rub off on the walls. Rinse the area
color and its rough, porous texture. The rough
with clear water only.
texture prevents grease spatters from forming
beads which run down the walls leaving
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unsightly streaks. Rather, the surface absorbs
Brittle crusts or stains can be loosened by gently
spatters and allows them to spread, thus
tapping the stain with a wooden or plastic
exposing a larger area to the hot oven air. The
utensil. Brush away any loose soil that flakes off.
eatalyst, when exposed to heat, speeds the
Varnish-like stains usually need to be softened
oxidation of the soil.
with a small amount of water or a damp cloth.
The cleaning action automatically begins
Any remaining soil will gradually reduce with
whenever the oven is turned on for baking or
continued oven use at normal baking
roasting. The oven must be used for eleaning to
temperatures.
take place - no cleaning will occur when the
.
:
oven is off. The special catalytic finish must be
NOTE,
Do nOt use any _e
_0
en cleaner,
exposed to hot oven air before the soil will begin
powdered cleansers; soap, detergent or paste on
to gradually reduce in size.
any _fifimxous _l_mfing_surface! M!0; do not
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any abr_ive _a_erials; stee! wooll s_
Factors
Affecting
Cleaning
Time
The length of cleaning time will depend on these
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taetors:
Avoid spillovers by using utensils that are large
• the type of soil,
enough to hold the food. A cookie sheet or piece
• the amount or size of soil,
of aluminum foil, just a litfle larger flmn the pan,
can be pieced on the rack directly below the rack
• the oven temperature,
and
holding the utensil to catch spills.
• the length of time the oven is in use.
Over a period of time, wear marks may appear
For exanlple, the higher flm oven temperature,
on the embossed rack supports. This is normal
the faster the cleaning action. In addition, longer
and results from sliding the racks in and out of
baking times will reduce the soil faster than short
the oven. Wear marks will not affect the cleaning
periods of oven use. Heavy- or fresh soils may
action of the oven.
require continued use of the oven before they
fade or can be wiped up manually. The oven will
Manual
Clean Oven
appear presentably clean, even though some
spatters may be present.
(select
models)
You may clean the porcelain enamel oven
Manually
Cleaning
Heavy Spillovers
interior of your Maytag range using a
The c_ntinuous clean oven finish will clean most
commercial oven cleaner. Be sure to follow all
spatters during normal oven use unless there is a
the package instructions and avoid getting the
heavy buildup of soil. Heavy spillovers such as
oven cleaner on any of the other surfaces of the
pie or casserole boilovers will not clean
range.
effectively without some manual help. The
Your oven may also be cleaned with warm sudsy
emsty or varuish-like stains that form from these
water, mild abrasive cleaners and plastic scouting
spillovers clog the pores and prevent the finish
pads. Do not use metallic scouting pads because
from being exposed to the hot oven air. This
they can scratch the surface. Never wipe a warm
greatly reduces the cleaning effectiveness of the
or hot surface with a damp cloth as cracking and
finish,
chipping may result.
For ruore information
on cleaning
your
These crusty or varuish-like stains nmst either be
Maytag range, refer to the cleaning chart
removed or broken up before the cleaning can
on pages 19-20.
effectively take place.
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