CM Oven Care and Use Manual
Oven Finishes / Cleaning Method
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 recommended below indicate a type and do not constitute an endorsement.
Use all products according to package directions.
A
Chrome
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. The
broil pan top may be squirted with liquid detergent and covered with wet paper towels
while pan is hot. Allow to stand, then scrub.
Racks may be cleaned in the oven during the Self Clean mode. They will lose their shiny
finish and permanently change to a metallic gray.
B
Fiberglass
DO NOT HAND-CLEAN GASKET.
Knit
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 acid 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 (hairlike lines) with age
due to exposure from heat and food soil.
F
Reflective
Clean with hot sudsy water and sponge or plastic scrubber. Rub stubborn stains with
Glass
vinegar, Windex
®
, ammonia or Bon-Ami
®
. DO NOT USE HARSH ABRASIVES.
G
Stainless
Always wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soapy sponge; rinse and dry. Or, wipe with
Steel
Fantastik
®
or Formula 409
®
sprayed onto a paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless
Steel Magic
®
on a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white
vinegar. Use Revereware Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner
®
to remove heat discolora-
tion.
Plated
CLEANING METHOD
PART
H
Probe
Clean probe by hand with detergent and hot water. Rinse and dry.
Do not soak
or clean in dishwasher.
Care and Cleaning
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