Maytag MER5770AAA User Manual page 18

Care & Cleaning (continued)...............................
A Cleaning CAUTIONS:
• Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and
possible burns.
• To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance
after each use.
• If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
Cleaning Chart
Baekguard &
Cooktop,
porcelain enamel
Cooktop on
coil elements
Trim on glass-
ceramic surfaces
Broiler Pan
and Insert
Clock & Control
Pad Area
Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant,
not acid proof. All spillovers, especially acid or sugar spillovers, should be wiped up immediately
with a dry cloth.
• When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry,
• Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping.
• Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range.
Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below.
• Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.
• Wash in warm soapy water. Use soap filled scouring pad to remove stubborn soil.
• Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in dishwasher.
• To activate "Control Lock" for cleaning, see page 5.
• Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
• Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOTspray directly on
control pad and display area.
Control Knobs • Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling forward,
• Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
. Turn on each element to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
Drip Bowls, Porcelain may discolor or craze if overheated. This is normal and will not affect cooking
porcelain performance.
(select models) • When cool, wash after each use, rinse and dry to prevent staining or discoloration. May be
washed in the dishwasher.
• To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy water, then use mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub
and a plastic scouring pad.
• For burned on soil, remove from range, place on newspapers and carefully spray with
commercial oven cleaner. (Do not spray surrounding surfaces.) Place in plastic bag and allow to
soak several hours. Wearing rubber gloves, remove from bag, wash, rinse and dry,
Enamel, painted . When cool, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface with
Side panels a damp cloth as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn.
Storage drawer or . For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda paste or Bon Ami,
lower panel Do not use abrasive, caustic or harsh cleaning agents such as steel wool pads or oven cleaners.
These products wilt scratch or permanently damage the surface.
NOTE: Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acid or sugary spills. Surface may discolor
or dull if soil is not immediately removed. This is especially important for white surfaces.
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