Use and Care Manual

48 Care and Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven
Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure 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
Control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic, or vinyl trim
For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. For more
difficult soils and build-up grease, 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.
Control panel
Control keypad membrane
Decorative trim (some models)
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls off and activate oven lockout (on some
models). Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. Clean
using hot, soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or
sponge before wiping control panel, especially when wiping around the controls area.
Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance.
Porcelain enamel parts Gentle scrubbing with a soapy non-abrasive 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 non-abrasive scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean
cloth. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices, or pie filling) to remain on the surface; they may cause a dull spot even after
cleaning.
Oven interior Remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Self Clean. Clean any
soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket. For very important
cleaning precautions, be sure to read all the “Self Clean” instructions on page 45.
Porcelain coated oven racks This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks, which can remain in the oven during
the self-clean cycle. Do not clean this vegetable oil lubrication off the racks. It is important
that the sides of the oven racks always have a light coating of vegetable oil. To maintain
optimal rack performance, re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the rack after
every self-clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult to slide.
For instructions on how to care for your Glide Racks, see “Caring for Your Glide Racks” on
page 51.
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 glass of the oven door. 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.
Cooktop surface Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See “General Care & Cleaning” and
“Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” on page 49.
Stainless Steel (some models) Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use cleaners with high
concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a
lint-free cloth. Always be sure to 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. Rinse and dry using clean water and a
cloth.