General Cleaning - Maytag MER7662WB3 User Instructions

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Soap, water a nd asoftcloth orsponge a re suggested firstunless
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some
models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
• affresh
TM
Kitchen Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010
(not included):
See cover for contact information.
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.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time
or limited use.
Burned-on soil
• Clean with Cooktop Cleaner, cleaning pad and cooktop
scraper.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
• Clean with Cooktop Cleaner and cleaning pad as soon as
cooktop has cooled down. The marks will not totally disappear,
but after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
• Use Cooktop Cleaner and cleaning pad for scratches.
Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance,
and after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
• Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, 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 W10355016:
See cover for contact information.
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
• affresh
TM
Kitchen Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010
(not included):
See cover for contact information.
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers,
ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may
stain.
CERAMIC GLASS
Cleaning Method:
Use affresh
TM
Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051 with
Cooktop Cleaning Pad 31609 and Cooktop Scraper Part Number
WA906B to clean and remove stains from the cooktop. Use
Cooktop Protectant Part Number 31463 and Cooktop Protectant
Applicator Pad Part Number 31610 regularly to avoid stain buildup,
pitting and scratching, while conditioning the cooktop for easier
future cleaning. These can be ordered as accessories. See cover
for contact information. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades.
Store razor blades out of the reach of children.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach,
rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Light to moderate soil
• Can be cleaned with damp paper towels or sponge. Light
stains should be addressed with cleaner and cleaning pad.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
• Clean with cooktop scraper and cooktop cleaner. Scrape off
sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to
wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
• Clean with Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleaner and
cleaning pad:
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
• Steel-wool pad
• For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
STORAGE DRAWER
Check that storage drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.
Cleaning Method:
• Mild detergent
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
• Self-Cleaning cycle: See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" first.