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Care and Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven
Before cleaning any part of the oven, ensure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as
possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty and time of major cleaning later.
Surface Type
Recommendation
Aluminum, plastic, or vinyl trim
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trims
Plastic
Use hot, soapy water and dry with a clean cloth. Use a soft cloth and clean with mild dish
detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area
with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on
a soft cloth first. Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area. Do not
use large amounts of water on the control panel. Excess water on the control may damage
the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper
towels. They will damage the finish.
Control panel
Control keypad membrane
Decorative trim (some models)
Use a soft cloth and clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass
cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. Do not spray liquids directly on the oven
control and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel. Excess
water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid
cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels. They will damage the finish.
Stainless Steel (some models)
Only use cleaners and polishes specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel. Always
rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use cleaners with high concentra-
tions of chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-free cloth. Wipe
excess cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future
oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and a cloth
or sponge. Use clean water to rinse; use a cloth to dry.
Porcelain enamel broiler pan and
Insert (available by mail order)
Door liner and body parts
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of
clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper
towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a
soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the
porcelain may become damaged during future heating.
Oven racks
Oven interior
Manual clean lower oven
Remove oven racks from the oven cavity before cleaning racks or before cleaning the oven
interior. Clean oven racks using a mild cleaner following manufacturer’s instructions. For the
oven interior, use a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with
clean water and dry.
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any parts of the oven manually. Do not use oven cleaners
or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior. Use care in raising the
lower bake element. See
“Cleaning Exposed Bake Ovens”
on
page 19
.
Oven door
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well.
You may use a glass cleaner on the outside door glass. Do not immerse the door in water. Do
not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. Do not use oven
cleaners, cleaning powders, or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the
oven door.The oven gasket is essential for a good seal. It is located on the inner frame of the
door and visible when the door is opened. Do not clean the oven door gasket. On self clean
models, the oven door gasket is made of a woven material. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage, or remove this gasket.
