Oven Shelves
You may clean the shelves with
NOTE: The oven shelves may also be cleaned in the
an abrasive cleanser or steel wool.
self-cleaning oven, however, the shelves may darken
After cleaning, rinse the shelves
in color, lose their luster and become hard to slide if
water, rinse and dry.
cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle.
Broiler Pan and Rack
After broiling, remove the broiler
pan
and rack from
the oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully
pour out grease in the pan into a proper container. Wash
and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot, soapy water.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with
detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels
or a dishcloth. That way, burned-on food will soak
Do not store a soiled pan and
storage drawer.
rack in the oven or the
loose while the meal is-being served. Scrub with soap-
The broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in the
filled or plastic scouring pads.
dishwasher.
Oven Door
The oven door is
but it is heavy. You may need help
removing and replacing the door.
To remove the door, open it a few
inches to the special stop position
that will hold the door open. Grasp
firmly on each side and lift the
door straight up and off the hinges.
NOTE: Be careful not to place
hands between the hinge and the
oven door frame as the hinge could
snap back and pinch fingers.
To replace the door, make sure
the hinges are in the special stop
position. Position the slots in the
bottom of the door squarely over
the hinges. Then lower the door
slowly and evenly over both
hinges the same time. If hinges
snap back against the oven frame,
pull them back out.
TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of door:
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Because the area inside the
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gasket is cleaned during the self
clean cycle, you do not need to
clean this by hand. Any soap left
on the liner causes additional
stains when the oven is heated.
The area outside the gasket can
be cleaned with a scouring pad.
Do not rub or clean the door
gasket–the fiberglass material of
the gasket has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. An intact
and well-fitting oven door gasket
is essential for energy-efficient
oven operation and good baking
results. If you notice the gasket
becoming worn, frayed or
damaged in
way or if it has
become displaced on the door,
should have it replaced.
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Inside”
Gasket
Outside
Gasket
Gasket
Outside of door:
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Use soap and water to
thoroughly clean the top, sides
and front of the oven door. DO
NOT let water run down through
openings in the top of the door.
Rinse well. You may also use a
glass cleaner to clean the glass
on the outside of the door.
. Spillage of marinades, fruit
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sauces and basting
materials containing acids may
cause discoloration and should be
wiped up immediately. When
surface is cool, clean and rinse.
Do not use oven cleaners,
cleansing powders or harsh
abrasives on the outside of
the door.
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