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Clean oven frequently to maximize oven life, performance, and efficiency. A dirty oven cooks inefficiently
because moisture, spills, and grease absorb convection and microwave energy.
Care and Cleaning
Oven Racks and Guides
Clean the oven racks and rack
guides with a detergent solution
made with warm water. Scrub with a
soft nylon pad to loosen and remove
any baked on materials. DO NOT
use a lye based oven cleaner,
such as many of the 'instant' oven
cleaners. This will damage the finish
of the oven, the racks, and rack
guides.
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.
Discharge Air Vents
Check for a build up of cooking
vapors along discharge louvers in
the back of the oven. Clean the air
vent using a damp cloth to ensure
proper airflow. Dry thoroughly.
WARNING
!
To avoid electrical shock which
can cause severe personal
injury or death, unplug power
cord or open circuit breaker to
oven before cleaning oven.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Schedule Maintenance Cleaning (Not covered under warranty)
•
Contact an authorized servicer to remove and clean heater box.
•
Schedule appointment every 12 months or when heavy grease buildup
is apparent on back of oven cavity.
Recommended Cleaning Schedule
•
Schedule daily cleaning and clean after use.
•
Clean interior, exterior, door and racks according to
instructions.
•
Clean spills immediately.
•
Remove oven racks, and clean according to
instructions.
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Wipe dry after cleaning.
•
Clean air filter and air vents regularly to prevent overheating.
Cleaning Oven Exterior
Clean the door and other exterior surfaces with a clean cloth, sponge or
nylon pad using a mild detergent and warm water solution. Wring cloth well
to remove excess water before wiping oven.
•
If spraying solutions into oven cavity, protect interior rear wall from
moisture or mist.
•
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or cleaners containing ammonia.
•
Do not use water pressure type cleaning systems.
Cleaning Oven Cavity
Remove racks and rack guides for best results. Recommended cleaning
solution is Convection Express Cleaner. Repeat cleaning several times if
necessary. Saturate oven interior surfaces with Amana Convection Express
Cleaner and let sit for 2 to 5 minutes. Rub vigorously with nylon scouring pad
to loosen debris. Wipe clean with warm, damp clean cloth.
NOTE: A plastic putty knife or equivalent may be used to remove baked on
debris.
•
Wear protective rubber gloves when cleaning oven.
•
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. This will damage the teflon coating.
•
Refer to warranty for limitations regarding teflon interior and cleaning
requirements.
CAUTION
!
To prevent burns, handle utensils, racks, and door with
care. Allow oven, utensils, racks to cool before cleaning.
Oven, utensils, and racks, become hot during operation.
