Care And Cleaning - Maytag MER5870 User Manual

Care & Cleaning
Parts Cleaning Procedure
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- Oven window •
- Oven door •
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Glass-Ceramic Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia.
Cooktop NOTE: Call an authorized servicer if the glass-ceramic top should crack, break or if metal or aluminum
(select models) foil should melt on the cooktop.
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General Cleaning and Light Soil – Use soap and water and a clean cloth or paper towel, or non-
abrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami*. Rinse and dry. Commercial cooktop cleaners may also be used
such as Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No. 20000001)**. Follow package directions.
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Heavy Soils or Metal Marks – Gently scrub with Cooktop Cleaning Creme and a plastic
scrubber. Reapply cleaner. Cover with damp paper towels to keep cleaner moist. Let
stand for 30 to 45 minutes. Scrub again to remove remaining stain. Rinse and dry.
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Burned-on or Crusty Soils – Hold razor blade scraper at 30° angle and very
carefully scrape off soil. Clean remaining soil with method described above.
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Melted Sugar or Plastic – Immediately turn element to LOW and scrape
from hot surface to a cool area. Then turn element OFF and cool.
Clean residue with razor blade scraper and Cooktop Cleaning Creme.
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Metal Finishes Wash with soap and water, a glass cleaner, or mild liquid sprays.
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- Trim parts To prevent scratching or dulling of the finish, do not use mildly abrasive, abrasive, harsh or caustic
cleaners such as oven cleaners.
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Oven Interior Follow instructions on pages 18-19 for Self-Cleaning Oven.
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Oven Racks Clean with soapy water.
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Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and dry.
Racks will permanently discolor and may not slide smoothly if left in the oven during a self-clean
operation. If this occurs, wipe the rack and embossed rack supports with a small amount of veg-
etable oil to restore ease of movement, then wipe off excess oil.
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Plastic Finishes When cool, clean with soap and water, rinse and dry.
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- Door handles Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
- Backguard trim NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic liquid or powdered cleansers on plastic finishes.
- End caps These cleaning agents will scratch or mar finish.
NOTE: To prevent staining or discoloration, wipe up fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon, vinegar, milk,
fruit juice, marinade) immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth.
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Porcelain Enamel Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant,
- Control Panel not acid proof. All spillovers, especially acid or sugar spillovers, should be wiped up immediately
Area with a dry cloth.
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- Cooktop (coil) When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
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- Trim (glass- Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping.
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ceramic surfaces) Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range.
* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
** To order call 1-800-688-8408.
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Cleaning Chart -- continued
Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass.
Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. Rinse with clear water and dry.
Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaning agents.
They will damage glass.
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