Cleaning The Appliance - Frigidaire MEF368CGS1 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the Appliance
Beforecleaningany part of the range,makesure all heatingelementsareturned
to OFF"0" and are cool.
Exterior Cleaning
Clean range after each use to prevent sticky grease built-up and spills ftom cooking on Wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth Wipe
with a soft cloth or paper towel
Do not use abrasives, steel wool, cleaners containing ammonia, acids or commercial oven cleaners on any exterior parts of the range, except
the porcelain enamel cooktop If a metal cleaner or polish isused on metal trim, be sure the label specifies that it is safe for use on chrome and
aluminium,
Control Panel
Control knobs (some models)
If the control panel needs cleaning turn the control knobs to OFF "0", then pull knobs straight of_ the
shaRs,
Most cleaning of your steel/aluminum control panel can be done using a clean cloth with warm soapy
water or other mild household cleaners,
Sometimes, applying few drops of a recommended
cooktop
cleaning/polishing cream (with silicone) will
remove any remaining soil and will leave a protective coating which will keep your range looking like new,
Cooktop cleaning/polishing cream can be purchased through authorized service centers or major
department stores,
Models with glass panel:
Use a clear] cloth or a sponge with warm, soapy water or paper towel and spray glass cleaner to clear] the
glass panel, Be careful not to let watedcleaner go behind the glass or near the knob activated controls,
Replace knobs; engage the flat surface inside the knob cavity with the fiat on the shaR, Push knobs onto
the shafts
Coil Surface Elements (some models)
Prior to cleaning the coil elements make
sure they are cold and that control knobs
are turned to OFF '_"
Warning: Never leave covers on the coil
elements as they could be permanently
damaged if the coil is turned on by acci-
dent.
Coil Elements and Drip Bowls
Coil elements clean themselves when they are turned on,
Coil elements and drip bowls are removable and allow to
clean the drip bowls,
To remove a coil element, push against the front edge
and lift element up and out,
Toclean by hand, wash the drip bowls in hot sudsy water,
For hard to remove spots, use a nylon scrubber with
soap, Rinse and dry while still warm,
Never immerse coil elements in water.
SURFACES CLEANING AGENTS INSTRUCTIONS
Porcelain Enamel Mild cleaners or soap-filled steel Use a damp sponge or dampened soap pad,
(Cooktop, Surface under wool pads, rinse and dry,
cooktop)
Insert - Control panel Hot, soapy water or cleaner Use a clear], soapy, dampened cloth or paper towel,
cream, remove soil and dry, Do not use abrasive products,
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