Oven Door - Maytag MGT8885XS01 Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
• All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When removing or replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the
Off position.
Do not remove seals under knobs, if present.
Cleaning Method:
• Warm, soapy water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.
To avoid turning the controls on while cleaning, you may activate
the Control Lock feature (on some models). See "Control
Lockout" section.
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
• Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (not
included): See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
• Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean
water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
• All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge,
not directly on panel.
• All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while they are wet.
Cleaning Method:
• Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
• Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be
soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
• Self-Cleaning cycle: See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" first.
• Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617:
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
OVEN RACKS
GRIDDLE
Before using the griddle for the first time and after each use,
wash thoroughly with mild dishwashing detergent and warm
water.
• To avoid damaging the nonstick finish, it is not recommended
to wash the griddle in the dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
• Self-Cleaning cycle: See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" first. Remove
racks, or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this
happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack
guides will help them slide.
• Steel-wool pad
• To avoid damage, do not use abrasive cleaning products or
scouring pads.
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