Cleaning Procedures; Control Knobs - Maytag GEMINI MGR6772BDS User Manual

CLEANING PROCEDURES
>- Be sure applianceis oft and all parts
are cool before handlingor cleaning.
This is to avoiddamageand possible
bums.
> To prevent staining or discoloration,
clean applianceafter each use.
_- If a partis remo_/ed, b e sure it is cot-
rectly replaced.
BROILER PAN AND INSERT
Nevercoverinsertwithaluminumfoilas this
preventsthe fat from drainingto the pan
below.
> Placesoapy cloth over insert and pan; let
soakto loosen soil.
> Wash in warmsoapy water.Use scouring
padto removestubbornsoil.
)- Broiler pan and insert can be cleanedin
dishwasher.
BURNER CAPS AND SEALED
GAS BURNERS
Removable Burner Caps
> Allow burner to cool. Removeburner cap
andwashinsoapywater with a plastic s cour-
ing pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a
soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or Cooktop
CleaningCreme(Part#20000001)** and a
sponge.
> Donotcleanindishwasheror self-cleaning
oven.
Sealed Gas Burner
)- Cleanfrequently. A llowburnertocool. C lean
with soapandplastic s couring pad.Forstub-
bornsoils,cleanwitha soap-filled, nonabra-
sive pad.
)- Be carefulnotto getwater intothecenterof
the burner.
> Use care whencleaning the ignitor.If the
ignitoriswet ordamaged the surfaceburner
willnot light.
BURNER GRATES
PORCEI.AINON CASTIRON
ENAMEL (PAINTED)
SIDE PANELS& DOOR HANDLES
Wash grateswith warm, s oapywaterand
a nonabrasive, p lasticscrubbing pad. For
stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled,
nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning
Creme(Part#20000001)** a nd a sponge.
If soil remains,reapplyCooktopCleaning >
Creme,coverwith a damppapertoweland
soak for 30 minutes.Scrubagain, rinse
and dry.
> Donotcleanindishwasher o rself-cleaning
oven.
CLOCK AND CONTROL
PAD AREA
> Toactivate " Control L ock" forcleaning, see
page 9.
> Wipewith a dampclothand dry.
Glasscleanersmaybe usedif sprayedon
a clothfirst. DO NOT spray directlyon
controlpad and display area.
CONTROL KNOBS
> Removeknobs in the OFF position by
pulling forward.
> Wash,rinseand dry. Donotuseabrasive
cleaningagentsas they may scratchthe
finish.
Turn on eachburnertobe suretheknobs
havebeen correctlyreplaced.
COOKTOP AND
CONTROLPANEL
PORCE_IN EN_EL
Porcelainenamelisglassfused onmetaland
maycrackor chipwithmisuse.It isacidresis-
tant, not acid proof. All spillovers, e specially
acidicor sugaryspillovers, s houldbe wipedup
immediately with a dry cloth.
> Whencool, washwithsoapywater, rinse
and dry.
> Neverwipeoft a warmor hot surfacewith
a dampcloth.This maycausecrackingor
chipping.
> Neveruseovencleaners,abrasive oroaus-
tic cleaning agents on exterior finish of
range.
When cool, wash with warm soapy
water,rinseanddry. Neverwipea warm
or hot surfacewith a dampcloth as this
maydamagethesurfaceandmaycause
a steamburn.
For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive
cleaning agents such as baking soda
pasteor Bon Ami*.Do not useabrasive
cleaners suchas steelwoolpadsoroven
cleaners.These productswill scratchor
permanentlydamagethe surface.
NOTE: Usedrytowelor clothtowipeup
spills, especiallyacidicor sugary spills.
Surfacemay discoloror dull if soilis not
immediatelyremoved.Thisis especially
importantfor whitesurfaces.
GLASS
OVEN WINDOW &, [:_OR
> Avoidusingexcessive a mountsof water
whichmay seepunder or behind glass
causingstaining.
> Wash with soap and water. Rinsewith
clear waterand dry. Glasscleanercan
be usedif sprayedon a clothfirst.
)- Do not use abrasive materialssuch as
scouring pads, steel wool or powdered
cleanersas they will scratchglass.
METAL FINISHES
TRIM
> Wash with soap and water, a glass
cleaner,or mildliquid sprays.
> To prevent scratchingor dulling of the
finish,do not use mildlyabrasive,abra-
sive harsh or caustic cleanerssuch as
ovencleaners.
OVEN INTERIOR
> Followinstructions on page 11 for self-
cleaning oven.
OVEN RACKS
> Cleanwithsoapywater.
> Remove stubborn soil w ithcleansing pow-
der or soap-filledscouring pad. Rinse
and dry.
* Brandnames for cleaningproductsare registeredtrademarks of the respectivemanufacturers.
** To orderdirect,call 1-800-688-8408.