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Cleaning and Maintenance-Oven
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the
appliance, switch power off at the service panel and lock
the panel to prevent the power from being switched on
accidentally.
Cleaning the Oven
Avoid These Cleaners
Do not use commercial oven cleaners such as Easy
Off®. They may damage the oven finish or parts.
Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some cleansers are
corrosive to stainless steel. Check ingredients on label.
Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners.
Oven cleaning guide
Part
Recommendations
Flat rack
Clean with soapy water. Rinse
thoroughly and dry, or gently rub
with cleansing powder or soap-
filled pads as directed.
Telescopic rail
Clean with soapy water. Rinse
thoroughly and dry, or gently rub
with cleansing powder or soap-
filled pads as directed. Avoid get-
ting cleansing powder in the tele-
scopic slides. Re-lubrication may
become necessary. Use only
high-temperature food-grade
lubricants to re-lubricate slides.
Fiberglass gasket
Do not clean the door gasket –
The door gasket is essential for a
good seal. Care should be taken
not to rub, damage or move the
gasket.
Glass
Clean with soapy water or glass
cleaner. Apply Fantastik® or For-
mula 409® to a clean sponge or
paper towel and wipe clean.
Avoid using powder cleaning
agents, steel wool pads and
oven cleaners.
Painted surfaces
Clean with soapy water or apply
Fantastik® or Formula 409® to a
clean sponge or paper towel and
wipe clean. Avoid using powder
cleaning agents, steel wool pads
and oven cleaners.
Porcelain surfaces
Immediately wipe up acid spills
like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes
with a dry cloth when surface is
cool enough to touch. Do not use
a moistened sponge/cloth on hot
porcelain. When cool, clean with
soapy water or apply Bon-Ami®
or Soft Scrub® to a damp
sponge. Rinse and dry. For stub-
born stains, use soap-filled pads.
It is normal for porcelain to show
fine lines with age due to expo-
sure to heat and food soil.
Stainless steel sur-
faces
(HGS8.55UC,
HDS8.55.)
Never allow food stains or salt to
remain on stainless steel for any
length of time. Always wipe or
rub in the direction of the grain.
Clean with a soapy sponge, then
rinse and dry, or wipe with Fan-
tastik® or Formula 409®
sprayed onto a paper towel. Pro-
tect and polish with Stainless
Steel Magic® and a soft cloth.
Remove water spots with a cloth
dampened with white vinegar.
Use Bar Keeper´s Friend® to
remove heat discoloration. Chlo-
rine or chlorine compounds in
some cleansers are corrosive to
stainless steel. Check the ingre-
dients on the label.
Black stainless sur-
faces
(HGS8.45UC,
HDS8.45.)
For black stainless steel and anti-
fingerprint surfaces, use a soft,
dry towel. For stubborn dirt, use
warm water diluted with a non-
abrasive, mild cleansing soap.
Never use stainless steel polish.
Plastic & controls
When cool, clean with soapy
water, rinse and dry.
Probe
(HDS8..5.)
Wipe with soapy water. Do not
submerge. Do not wash in the
dishwasher.
Printed areas (words
& numbers)
Do not use abrasive cleaners or
petroleum based solvents.
Part
Recommendations