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Care and Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven
Before cleaning
any part of the oven, be sure all controls
are turned
off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as
soon as possible.
Regular
cleaning
will reduce
the difficulty
of major
cleaning
later.
Surface Type
Recommendation
Aluminum
and Vinyl
•
Painted
body parts
•
Painted
decorative
trims
Use hot, soapy water
and a cloth.
Dry with a clean cloth.
Use a soft cloth and clean with mild dish detergent
and water
or a 50/50
solution
of
vinegar
and water.
Follow
by rinsing
the area with clean water;
dry and polish with a
soft cloth.
Glass cleaners
may be used if sprayed
on a soft cloth first.
Easy Clean
TM
Stainless
Steel
Do not spray
liquids
directly
on the oven control
and display
area.
Do not use large
amounts
of water
on the control
panel.
Excess water
on the control
area may cause
damage
to the appliance.
Do not use other liquid
cleaners,
abrasive
cleaners,
scouring
pads, or paper
towels.
They will damage
the finish.
Your oven finish may be Easy Clean
TM
Stainless
Steel (some models).
Clean
the stainless
with warm
soapy
water
using a clean
sponge or cloth.
Rinse with clean water
and dry
with a soft clean cloth.
Do not use any store bought
cleaners
like stainless
steel cleaners
or any other types of cleaners
containing
any abrasive,
chlorides,
chlorine,
or ammonia.
It is recommended
to use mild dish soap and water
or a 50/50
solution
of water
and
vinegar.
Porcelain
enamel
broiler
pan and
insert (available
by mail order)
Door liner and body
parts
Gentle
scouring
with a soapy scouring
pad will remove
most spots. Rinse with a 1:1
solution
of clear
water
and ammonia.
If necessary,
cover difficult
spots with an
ammonia-soaked
paper
towel
for 30 to 40 minutes.
Rinse with clean water
and a damp
cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled
scouring
pad.
Rinse and wipe dry with a clean
cloth.
Remove all cleaners
or the porcelain
may become
damaged
during
future
heating.
Oven racks
•
Oven
racks must be removed
from oven cavity.
Clean
by using a mild, abrasive
cleaner
following
manufacturer's
instructions.
Rinse with
clean water
and dry.
Oven door
•
Use soap and water
to thoroughly
clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse
well. You may use a glass cleaner
on the outside
glass of the door.
Do not immerse
the
door
in water.
Do not spray or allow
water
or the glass cleaner
to enter the door vents.
Do not use oven cleaners,
cleaning
powders,
or any harsh abrasive
cleaning
materials
on
the outside
of the oven door.
•
Do not clean the oven door gasket.
On self-clean
models,
the oven door gasket
is made
of a woven
material
which
is essential
for a good
seal. Care should
be taken
not to rub,
damage,
or remove
this gasket.
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