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OVEN FINISHES / CLEANING METHODS
The entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried. If
stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.
•
Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job.
•
Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain.
•
Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.
•
Rinse thoroughly with a minimum of water so it does not drip into door slots.
•
Dry to avoid water marks.
The cleaners listed below indicate types of products to use and are not being
endorsed. Use all products according to package directions.
Part
Cleaning Method
A Chrome
Plated
Wash with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Or, gently rub
with Soft Scrub
®
, Bon-Ami
®
, Comet
®
, Ajax
®
, Brillo
®
or S.O.S.
®
pads
as directed.
Easy Off
®
or Dow
®
Oven Cleaners (cold oven formula) can be used,
but may cause darkening and discoloration.
Racks may be cleaned in the oven during the Self-Cleaning mode.
However, chromed racks will lose their shiny finish and permanently
change to a metallic gray.
B Fiberglass
Knit
DO NOT HAND CLEAN GASKET.
C Glass
Spray Windex
®
or Glass Plus
®
onto a cloth first, then wipe to clean.
Use Fantastik
®
or Formula 409
®
to remove grease spatters.
D Painted
Clean with hot sudsy water or apply Fantastik
®
or Formula 409
®
first to a clean sponge or paper towel and wipe clean. Avoid using
powdered cleansers and steel wool pads.
E Porcelain
Immediately wipe up acidic spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes
with a dry towel. Do not use a moistened sponge/towel on hot
porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or apply Bon-
Ami
®
or Soft Scrub
®
to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn
stains, gently use Brillo
®
or S.O.S.
®
pads. It is normal for porcelain to
craze (fine lines) with age due to exposure from heat and food soil.
F Reflective
Glass
Clean with hot sudsy water and sponge or plastic scrubber. Rub
stubborn stains with vinegar, Windex
®
, ammonia or Bon-Ami
®
DO
NOT USE HARSH ABRASIVES.
G Stainless
Always wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soapy sponge then rinse
and dry. Or, wipe with Fantastik
®
or Formula 409
®
sprayed onto a
paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless Steel Magic
®
and a
soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white
vinegar. Use Zud
®
, Cameo
®
, Bar Keeper’s Friend
®
or RevereWare
Stainless Steel Cleaner
®
, to remove heat discoloration.