Cleaning Procedures - Maytag MER5875RAF - Frost 30 Inch Electric Range Use And Care Manual

Cleaning Procedures
o Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling
or cleaniUgo This is to avoid damage and Poss!bie burnS.
o To prevent staining 0r discoloration, c!ean appliance after each use,
t !1: a part is remOved, be sure it is c0rrect!y repUaced.
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PROCEDURE
Backguard and
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 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. OO NOTspray directly on eontrolpad 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 dement to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or 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 cooktopo
° Allow the eooktop to cool before deaning.
, General - Clean cooktop after each use, or when needed,with a damp paper towel and Cooktop Cleaning
Creme* {Part No. 20000000**= Then, buff with a clean dry' cloth.
Note: Permanent stains will develop ff soil is allowed to cook on by repeatedly using the eooktop 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 Uscratcbless"pad that is safe for non-stick eookware. Thepattern and glass
wii! be damaged ff the pad is not damp, ff the pad is soiled, or ff another {ype of pad is used.
, Burned=on or Crusty Soils - Scrub with a "scratchless" or "never scratch" scouring pad and Cooktop
Cleaning Creme*.
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