Maytag MER6871AAW User Manual page 13

CONTROL KNOBS
> Remove knobs in the OFF position by
pullingforward.
> Wash,rinseanddry.Do notuseabrasive
cleaningagentsas they may scratchthe
finish.
> Turn on each element to be sure the
knobs havebeen correctly replaced.
DRIP BOWLS - SELECT
MODELS
Porcelain maydiscolororcrazeif overheated.
This is normal and will not affect cooking
performance.
> When cool, wash after each use, rinse
and dry to preventstainingor discolora-
tion. May be washed in the dishwasher.
> To clean heavy soi!, soak in hot sudsy
water, then use a mild abrasivecleaner
such as Soft Scrub*and a plasticscour-
ing pad.
> For burnedon soil, removefrom range,
placeon newspapers and carefullyspray
with commercial oven cleaner. (Do not
spray surroundingsurfaces.) Place in
plastic bag and allow to soak several
hours. Wearing rubber gloves, remove
from bag,wash, rinseand dry.
ENAMEL (PAINTED)- SIDEPANELS
> Whencoot,washwithwarmsoapywater,
rinseand dry. Neverwipea warm or hot
surface with a damp cloth as this may
damagethe surface and may cause a
steamburn.
> For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive
cleaning agents such as baking soda
pasteor Bon Ami*. Do not use abrasive
cleanerssuchas steelwoolpadsor oven
cleaners.Theseproductswill scratchor
permanentlydamagethe surface.
NOTE: Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up
spills, especiallyacid or sugary spills. Sur-
facemaydiscoloror duffif soflis notimmedi-
ately removed. This is especiallyimportant
for white surfaces.
GLASS
- OVEN WINDOWS & DOORS
> Avoid usingexcessiveamountsof water
which may seep under or behind glass
causingstaining.
> Wash with soap and water. Rinse with
clearwateranddry, Glasscleanercanbe
used if sprayedon a ctothfirst.
> Do not use abrasive materialssuch as
scouring pads, steel wool or powdered
cleanersas they will scratchglass.
GLASS-CERAMIC COOKTOP -
SELECT MODELS
Neveruseovencleaners,chlorine bleach,
ammonia or glass cleaners with ammo-
nia. NOTE: Callan authorizedservicerif
theglass-ceramic topshouldcrack,break
orif metalor aluminumfoilshouldmelton
the cooktop.
> Light Soil - Use soap and water and a
cleancloth or paper towel, or non-abra-
sivecieanersuchas BonAmi*orCooktop
CleaningCreme** (Part No. 20000001).
Rinse and dry.
> Heavy Soils or Metal Marks - Gently
scrubwith CooktopCleaningCremeand
a plastic scrubber. Reappty cleaner.
Cover with damp paper towels to keep
moist, let stand 30 to 45 minutes.Scrub
again to remove remainingstain. Rinse
and dry.
> Burned-on or Crusty Soils- Holdrazor
blade scraper at 300angle and carefully
scrapeoff soit.Cleanremainingsoil with
method describedabove.
MeltedSugaror Plastic- Immediately
turn element to LOW and scrape from
hotsurfacetoa cootarea.Then
turnelementOFF andcoo!.
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Cleanresiduewith ra- /
zorblade scraper
and Cooktop
Cleaning
Creme.
OVEN INTERIORS
> Follow instructionson page 11 to set a
self-cleancycle.
OVEN RACKS
Cleanwith soapy water.
Removestubborn soilwithcleansing pow-
der or soap4illed scouring pad. Rinse
and dry.
If overtime,racksdo notslideout easily,
wipetherack edgeand rack supportwith
a smallamountof vegetableoil to restore
easeof movement,thenwipe off excess
oil. Likewise,placeonedrop ofvegetable
oil on rack roller.
NOTE: Removeoven racks during a clean
cycle. If racks are left in the oven, it may
impair functionand they will discolor.
PLASTIC FINISHES-
DOOR
HANDLES, TRiM & END CAPS
> When cool, clean with soap and water,
rinseand dry.
>- Use a glass cleanerand a soft cloth.
NOTE:Neveruseovencleaners,abrasiveor
causticliquidorpowderedcleansersonpfas-
ticfinishes.These cleaningagentswillscratch
or mar finish.
NOTE: Toprevent stainingor discoloration,
wipe up fat, grease or acid (tomato,lemon,
vinegar,milk, fruit juice, marinade)immedi-
ately with a dry paper towel.
PORCELAIN ENAMEL-
BACKGUARD AREA, TRIM ON GLASS
CERAMIC SURFACE, COOKTOP ON COIL
SURFACE
Porcelainenamelisglassfusedon metaland
may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid
resistant,notacid proof.All spiHovers, e spe-
cially acid or sugar spillovers, should be
wipedup immediatelywitha dry cloth.
> Whencool,wash with soapywater,rinse
and dry.
> Neverwipeoff a warm or hotsurfacewith
a dampcloth.This maycausecrackingor
chipping.
> Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or
caustic cleaningagentson exteriorfinish
of range.