Maytag Perfoma RS-1 User Manual page 15

_k Cleaning CAUTIONS:
• Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and
possible burns.
Cleaning Chart
• To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance
after each use.
• Ira part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
Backguard,
Cooktop, porcelain
enamel
Broiler Pan
and Insert
Clock & Control
Pad Area
Control Knobs
Cooktop,
glass-ceramic
Drip Bowls,
chrome
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 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 _lish 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.
o To activate "Control Lock" for cleaning, see page 7.
• Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
• Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly on control pad 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 oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia orglass 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 eooktop.
• Allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning.
• General- Always clean cooktop after each use with a damp paper towet and Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No.
20000001)**.Then, buff with a clean dry doth. NOTE: Permanent stains will develop _soi[ 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* 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 to 3 hours for very heavy soil). Keep moist by covering
the paper towelwith plastic wrap. Scrub again, then buff with a clean dry cloth. NOTE: Only use a CLEAN, DAMP
"scratchtess" pad that is safefor non-stick cook-avre.The pattern and glass wilt be damaged if the pad is not damp, if the pad
is soiled, or _ another type of pad is used. ,....... _ ,_
* Burned-on or Crusty Soils- Scrub with a scratchtess or never scratch scrubber sponge and z- _(_;
Cooktop Cleaning Creme*. NOTE: Hold a razor blade scraper at 30 ° angle and scrape any remaining
soil. Then, clean as described above. Do not use the razor bladefor daily cleaning as it ,nay wear the
pattern on the glass.
• Melted Sugar or Plastic - lnunediatety turn element to LOW and scrape sugar or plastic from hot surface to a
cool area. Then turn element OFF and allow to coot. Clean residue with razor blade scraper and Cooktop
Cleaning Creme*.
• When cool, wash after each use, rinse and dry to prevent staining or discoloration.
• To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy water, then use mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub* and a plastic
scouring pad. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.
*Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
**To order direct, call 1-800-688-8408.
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