Oven Care; General Cleaning; Rack Guides - Maytag MEW5524AS0 Use & Care Manual

OVEN CARE
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
To clean oven cavity surfaces:
To avoid damage to oven cavity surfaces, do not use soap-filled
scouring pads or abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning Method:
• To clean the oven cavity surfaces, remove the rack guides.
See the "Rack Guides" section.
• Use oven cleaner and follow product label instructions.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: 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.
• affresh
TM
Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016B
(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.
ACCESSORIES
Cleaning Method:
• Soak the accessories in water with liquid detergent
immediately after use, handling them with oven mitts if still
hot.
• Food residue can be easily removed using a brush or sponge.
The rack guides are equipped with fixing screws for optimum
stability.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Slight differences in color on the front of the oven are determined
by the different materials used, such as glass, plastic and metal.
Cleaning Method:
• Clean with a damp cloth. If the exterior is heavily soiled, add a
few drops of liquid detergent to the water. Wipe with a dry
cloth.
Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleaners, which dull the
surface. In the event that one of these products comes into
contact with the oven, immediately clean it using a damp
cloth.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
• affresh
TM
Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010B (not included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
To Remove Rack Guides
1. Remove the screws on the right and left sides of the oven
using a coin or flat-blade screwdriver.
2.
Remove the rack guides by lifting then pulling them out as
shown in the following illustration.
OVEN CAVITY
• Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. To avoid
buildup of baked-on food residue, clean the oven cavity after
every use.
• With long cooking times or when cooking on different levels,
especially food with a high water content (pizzas, stuffed
vegetables, etc.) moisture may form on the inside of the door
and the seal. When the oven is cool, dry the inside of the door
with a cloth or sponge.
• Clean the glass of the door with a suitable liquid detergent.
• For easier cleaning, the oven door may be removed. See the
Installation Instructions.
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