Oven Care and Cleaning
Oven Finishes / Cleaning Methods
The entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried.
If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.
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Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job.
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Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain.
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Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.
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Rinse thoroughly with a minimum of water so it does not drip into door slots.
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Dry to avoid water marks.
The cleaners listed below indicate types of products to use and are not being endorsed.
Use all products according to package directions.
PART
A Chrome
Wash with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Or, gently rub with Soft Scrub
Plated
Bon-Ami
Cleaners (cold oven formula) can be used, but may cause darkening and discoloration.
Racks may be cleaned in the oven during the self-clean mode. However, they will lose
their shiny finish and permanently change to a metallic gray.
B
Fiberglass
DO NOT HAND CLEAN GASKET.
Knit
C Glass
Spray Windex
Formula 409
D Painted
Clean with hot sudsy water or apply Fantastik
or paper towel and wipe clean. Avoid using powdered cleansers and steel wool pads.
E
Porcelain
Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a dry towel. Do not
use a moistened sponge/towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or
apply Bon-Ami
gently use Brillo
due to exposure from heat and food soil.
F
Reflective
Clean with hot sudsy water and sponge or plastic scrubber. Rub stubborn stains with
Glass
vinegar, Windex
G Stainless
Always wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soapy sponge then rinse and dry. Or, wipe
Steel
with Fantastik
Stainless Steel Magic
white vinegar. Use Zud
Cleaner
H Probe
Clean probe by hand with detergent and hot water. Then rinse and dry. Do not
soak or clean in dishwasher.
CLEANING METHOD
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®
®
®
, Comet
, Ajax
, Brillo
®
®
or Glass Plus
onto a cloth first, then wipe to clean. Use Fantastik
®
to remove grease spatters.
®
or Soft Scrub
®
to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains,
®
®
or S.O.S.
pads. It is normal for porcelain to craze (fine lines) with age
®
, ammonia or Bon-Ami
®
®
or Formula 409
®
and a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with
®
®
, Cameo
®
, to remove heat discoloration.
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or S.O.S.
pads as directed. Easy Off
®
or Formula 409
®
. DO NOT USE HARSH ABRASIVES.
sprayed onto a paper towel. Protect and polish with
®
, Bar Keeper's Friend
or RevereWare Stainless Steel
®
®
®
or Dow
Oven
®
or
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first to a clean sponge
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