Cleaning Procedures - Maytag MES5775BAS19 Use & Care Manual

Cleaning Procedures
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Cooktop -
Porcelain
Enamel
Clock and
Control Pad
Area
Control Knobs
Cooktop -
Glass=Ceramic
Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant, not acid
proof. All spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediatelywith 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.
* To activate control lock for cleaning, see "Locking the Controls" page 9.
* Wipe with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the surface.
* Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOTspray directly on centrelpad and
display area.
* 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.
Never use even cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia er glass cleaners with ammonia. Note: Call
an authorized servicer if the glass=ceramic top should crack, break or if metal or aluminum foil
should melt on the ceektep.
* Allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning.
* General == Clean cooktop after each use, or when needed, with a damp paper towel and Cooktop
Cleaning Creme* (Part No. 20000001:)**.Then, buffwith a clean dry cloth.
Note: Permanent stains will develop ff soil is allowed to cook on by repeatedly using the cooktop when soiled.
* Heavy Soils or Metal Marks ==Dampen a "scratchless" or "never scratch" scrubber sponge. Apply
Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part No. 20000001:)**and scrub to remove as much soil as possible. Apply a
thin layer of the creme over the soil, cover with a damp paper towel and let stand 30 to 45 minutes (2-3
hours for very heavy soil:).Keep moist by covering the paper towel with plastic wrap. Scrub again, then
buff with a clean dry cloth.
Note: Only use a CLEAN, DAMP "scratchless"pad that b safe for non-stick cookware. Thepattern and glass
will be damaged ff the pad b not damp, ff the pad b soiled, or ff another type of pad b used.
* Burned=on or Crusty Soils ==Scrub with a "scratchless" or "never scratch" scouring pad and Cooktop
Cleaning Creme*.
Note: Hold a razor blade scraper at 30° angle and scrape any remaining soil. Then, clean as _
described above. Donotusetherazorbladefordai/yc/eaningasitmaywearthepatternontheglass. _ y.
* Melted Sugar or Plastic ==Immediately turn element to LOW and scrape sugar or _
plastic from hot surface to a cool area. Then turn element OFF and allow to cool. Clean
res due w th razor bade scraper and Cooktop C ean ng Creme* .z '_!}
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