CARE AND CLEANING
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Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of the wall oven. The following brands may help
you to make an appropriate selection:
Mild abrasive cleaners
(Bon Ami, Cameo, Soft Scrub, Comet or Ajax);
mild liquid
sprays
(Fantastik, Formula 409);
glass cleaners
(Windex, Glass Plus, Cinch);
non-abrasive scouring pad
(Tuffy). If a
cleaning product is recommended for use on plastic, glass or porcelain, it can be used on the same appliance finish.
Wash with soap. Rinse thoroughly. DO NOT REMOVE.
Silicone rubber
door gaskets
Soap & water.
Do not use oven cleaner, powder or liquid cleansers, abrasive or
caustic cleaning agents on plastic finishes. These cleaning agents
will scratch or marr finish. To prevent staining or discoloration, wipe
up fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon, vinegar, milk, fruit juice,
marinade) immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth. When surface
is cool, clean with soap and water; rinse, and dry.
Plastic finishes:
Door handle, trim
Soap & water. Paste
of baking soda &
water. Non-abrasive
plastic pad or sponge.
Oven Elements
Elements are self-cleaning. Soil will burn off as elements are used.
Do not spray oven cleaner on elements, electrical hook up or
connection.
Glass:
Oven window
Baked Enamel:
Oven door
PARTS
Remove from oven after use. Cool then pour off grease. Place soapy
cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil. Wash in warm
soapy water. Use soap filled scouring pad to remove stubborn soil.
Clean in dishwasher if desired.
Broiler pan &
insert
Soap & water. Plastic
scouring pad. Soap
filled scouring pad.
Dishwasher.
CLEANING AGENTS
DIRECTIONS
Wash with soap and water. Remove stubborn soil with paste of
baking soda and water. Do not use abrasive materials such as
scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaning agents. They will
damage glass. Rinse with clear water and dry. To prevent staining of
oven window, never use excessive amounts of water which may
seep under or behind glass.
Soap & water. Paste
of baking soda &
water. Window
cleaner.
Clean with soapy water. Remove stubborn soil with cleansing
powder or soap filled scouring pad. Rinse and dry.
Oven racks
Soap & water.
Cleansing powders &
plastic pads. Soap filled
scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel:
Oven,
Door liner.
See page 11 for
Continuous
Cleaning Oven.
Mild liquid cleaners,
detergent or soap &
water. Cleansing
powders and non
abrasive nylon or
plastic pads.
To remove knobs, gently pull forward. Wash in mild detergent and
water. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. They will scratch finish
and remove markings. Rinse, dry and replace. Turn each knob ON
to see if knobs have been replaced correctly.
Control knobs
Mild detergent & water.
Wash with soap and water. Remove stubborn soil with paste of
baking soda and water. Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive or caustic
agents. They will damage the finish.
Metal finishes:
Trim parts
Soap & water. Paste of
baking soda & water.
Use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acidic
spills, as soon as they occur. This is especially important for white
surfaces. When surface is cool, wash with soap and water. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaning liquids and powders or oven
cleaners. These will scratch and permanently damage the finish. Dry
with a soft cloth.
Soap & water. Paste of
baking soda & water.
Glass cleaner.
Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal. It may crack or chip with
misuse. Porcelain enamel is acid resistant, not acid proof. All
spillovers, especially acidic or sugar spillovers, should be wiped up
immediately with a dry cloth. Surface may discolor or dull if soil,
especially acid soil, is not removed. Never wipe off a warm or hot
surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking and chipping.
Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on
exterior finish of wall oven. Oven cleaner can be used on the
porcelain enamel oven. Do not use oven cleaner on the continuous
cleaning oven.
Be sure oven is off and all parts are cool before cleaning.
Be sure all parts are properly replaced after cleaning.
