Maytag CRE9590C Use & Care Manual page 15

Range Cleaning Chart (continued)
Soap and water Frequently wash. rinse and dry to prevent difficult soils.
Plastic scouring pads If heavily soiled, plaen an ammonia-soaked paper towel
Mild abrasive cleaners on stains to loosen soil. then gently scrub with plastic
Ammonia sc_,unng pad. Do not use any- abrasive Cleaning agents.
Do not cover with aluminum foil.
Flitz Metal polish These stains are caused by overheating, normally occur
Follow package over a period of time and usually are permanent. To
directions minimize:
1. Avoid excessive use of the High heat setting.
2. Use fiat bottom pans that do not extend more than two
inches t?om the surface element
A non-abrasive metal polish such as Flitz may be used to
help rein{we stains. Flitz is available in many
automotive supply and hardware stores.
Soap and water Remove knobs by pulling forward. Wash. rinse, dry with
Mild liquid sprays soft cloth. Do not soak knobs in water. Do not use
Glass cleaners abrasive cleaning agents.
Soap and water Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep
Glass cleaners under or behind glass.
Soap and water Do not use oven cleaner or abrasive agents
Mild abrasive cleaners Polish with a soti cloth
Soap and water If racks are left in oven during a selfclea_ cycle they will
Plastic scouring pads discolor and may become diftleult to slide. A thin coat
Cleansing powders of vegetable oil on the rack edges will make sliding
Soap-filled scouring pads easier.
Soap and water Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive or caustic cleaning
Mild liquid sprays agents on plastic finishes. Tbese cleaning agents will
scratch or mar the finish. To prevent staining or
discoloration remove fat, grease or acid itomato.
lemon, milk. fruit juice, marinade soils immediately
f
with a dry paper towel or cloth. _, hen surt?tee is cool.
clean with soap and water: rinse, and dry.
Soap and water Wipe up all spillovers immediately with a dry cloth--
Mild abrasive eleane_ espeeially acid spills (milk, tomato, etc.).
Mild liquid sprays Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp
cloth as cracking and chipping may result.
NOTE: DO not use abr_cive deamng agents such as steel
wool pads. These products will scratch die surface.
pages Never nse oven clemaer on a self-clean oven
11-12 for the self-clean Do not clean or rub door gasket.
cycle. Wipe up acid spills (tomato or milk based foods as soon
as oven is cool with soap and water. Ifkhe spill is not
wiped up, it may discolor the porcelain
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