Maytag YMES8800FZ, User Manual

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General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit
our website at www.maytag.com . In Canada, visit our website at
www.maytag.ca .
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first,
unless otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
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Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive
scrubbing pad:
Gently clean around the model/serial/rating plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
■
affresh
®
Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See the “Accessories” section for more information.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-
time or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■
affresh
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016
(not included):
See the “Accessories” section for more information.
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust
removers, ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because
paint surface may stain.
CERAMIC GLASS
Cleaning Method:
Use affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051,
Cooktop Cleaning Pads Part Number W10391473 and Cooktop
Scraper Part Number WA906B to clean and remove stains from
the cooktop. Use Cooktop Protectant Part Number 31463A
regularly to avoid stain buildup, pitting and scratching while
conditioning the cooktop for easier future cleaning. These can be
ordered as accessories. See the “Accessories” section for more
information. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor
blades out of the reach of children.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Light to moderate soil
■
Can be cleaned with damp paper towels or sponge. Light
stains should be addressed with cleaner and cleaning pad.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
■
Cooktop Scraper:
Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You
may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
■
affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product
into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing
until white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks, and discoloration
■
Clean with affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleaner
and Cooktop Cleaning Pads.
Burned-on soil
■
affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser with
Cooktop Cleaning Pads:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product
into soil with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing until
white film disappears.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
■
affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product
into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing
until white film disappears. The marks will not totally
disappear, but after many cleanings, they will become less
noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
■
affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product
into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing
until white film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not
affect cooking performance, and after many cleanings, they
will become less noticeable.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
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Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive
paper towels.
Cleaning Method:
■
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly
on panel.
■
affresh
®
Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See the “Accessories” section for more information.
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
■
Steel-wool pad
■
For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide,
a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides
will help them slide.
WARMING DRAWER
Check that the warming drawer is cool and empty before
cleaning.
Cleaning Method:
■
Mild detergent
OVEN CAVITY
Use AquaLift
®
Technology regularly to clean oven spills.
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining,
etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
■
Clean cycle:
See “Clean Cycle” section.