Generalcleaning - Frigidaire MGF355BFB Owner's Manual

General Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range
Before cleaning any pa rt of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range
is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings will
reduce the effort required for major cleanings later.
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-
Body Parts, Control Knobs up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60
and Decorative Trim Pieces minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on anyof these
materials; they can scratch.
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates, Cooktop
Surface, Below Cooktop,
Warmer Drawer, Door Liner
and Oven Bottom
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Parts, Drip Pans
Oven Racks
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Surface Burners - Sealed
Burner Units - Burner Cap,
Trim Ring (some models),
Burner Pans (some models),
and Burner Base
Oven Door %1_1
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control
knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above.
Squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping
around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the
appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and
the shaft, then push the knob(s) into place.
Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal.
If soilsare not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1
solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an
ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinsewith clean water and a damp
cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO
NOT use spray oven cleaners on the range top.
Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Cover
stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rinse.
Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse the
cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.
Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven
Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse
with clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax
paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make the
racks glide easier into the rack positions).
The holes in the burners of you r range must be kept dean at all times for proper ignition
and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire
or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.
The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition
and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire
or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.
To remove, clean and replace sealed burner units, follow the instructions under
General Cleaning. DO NOT put burner units in the dishwasher.
To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse
the door in water.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the
gasket.
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