Care And Cleaning; Recommended Maintenance Schedule; Recommended Cleaning Schedule; Cleaning Oven Exterior - Amana ASE7000 Service Manual

Care and Cleaning

Clean oven frequently to maximize oven life, performance,
and efficiency. A dirty oven cooks inefficiently because
moisture, spills, and grease absorb microwave energy.
!
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, severe personal injury or
death; disconnect power to unit before cleaning.
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CAUTION
To prevent personal injury; handle utensils, racks, and
door with care. Utensils, racks, and door may become
hot during operation.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Schedule Maintenance Cleaning (Not Covered Under
Warranty)

Recommended Cleaning Schedule

Schedule Several Daily Cleanings
• Clean interior, exterior, and door according to
instructions.
• If possible, clean spills immediately.
• Clean air filter and air vents regularly to prevent
overheating.
• Wipe dry after cleaning.
Clean After Use
• Clean exterior according to Cleaning Oven Exterior
instructions.
• Clean oven cavity according to Cleaning Oven Cavity
instructions.
• Wipe dry after cleaning.

Cleaning Oven Exterior

Clean door and other exterior surfaces with a clean cloth,
sponge or nylon pad using a mild detergent diluted in
warm water. Use commercial degreasers if heavily soiled.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or cleaners
containing ammonia.
• Do not use water pressure type cleaning systems.
• Remove excess water from cloth before wiping oven.

Cleaning Oven Cavity

Rub vigorously with nylon scouring pad to loosen debris.
Wipe clean with warm, damp clean cloth.
• Use only a plastic putty knife, nylon scouring pad or
equivalent, to aid in removing soil or build-up from the
oven interior.
• Do not use knife, metal utensil, or steel wool pad to
remove baked on material.

Air Filter

Air filter must be cleaned regularly to prevent overheating
of oven. The air filter is located directly below the oven
door.
1. Remove the filter retaining screws, located on the
outside edges of the filter.
2. Remove the air filter.
3. Wash filter in a mild detergent solution made with
warm water.
4. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Replace filter and screws.
NOTE: Clean air filter regularly to prevent overheating,
which may damage oven.

Discharge Air Vents

Check for a buildup of cooking vapors along discharge
louvers in back of oven. Clean air vent with damp cloth to
ensure proper airflow. Dry thoroughly.
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