21
Cleaning
Part
Materials to Use
General Directions
Bake and broil,
element
Do not clean bake element or broil element. Any soil will burn
off when element is heated. Bake element is hinged and can
be lifted to clean oven bottom.
Broiler pan and
grid
Soap and a nonabrasive
plastic scouring pad
Drain fat, cool pan and grid slightly. (Do not let soiled pan
and grid stand in oven to cool.) Sprinkle with soap. Fill the
pan with warm water. Let pan and grid stand for a few
minutes. Wash or scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. The
broiler pan and grid may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Burner bowls
Soap and water
The burner bowls can be removed for ease in cleaning. For
extra dried on soil, soak the bowls in warm soapy water.
Control knobs
Mild soap and water
Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return
controls to oven, making sure to match flat area on the knob
to the flat area on shaft.
Smoothtop
Soap and water or
smoothtop cleaner
conditioner
Allow top to cool before cleaning. Wash surface with a
dampened cloth and soapy water. For extra dried on soil,
scrub surface with smoothtop cleaner conditioner available
from an Amana Dealer. A single edge razor blade can be
used to scrape off dried on soil. Do not use a harsh cleanser
or steel wool pad. Metal markings should be cleaned after
each use. If metal markings are allowed to remain on the top
they will become increasingly difficult to remove.
Inside oven
door
Soap and water
Clean the outside of the door and the window area with warm
soapy water. Do not clean the oven door gasket. Gasket
should not be moved while cleaning. Avoid getting any
cleaning materials on gasket.
Outside finish
and backguard
Soap and water
Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse
and polish with a dry cloth. If knobs are removed, do not allow
water to run down inside surface while cleaning.
Oven interior
surfaces
Soap and water
Cool before cleaning. Frequent wiping with mild soap and
water prolongs time between self-cleanings. Be sure to rinse
thoroughly.
Oven racks and
storage drawer
Soap and water
For heavy soil, clean by hand and rinse thoroughly. Remove
the drawer and racks for ease in cleaning. Be sure drawer is
dry before replacing.
