Use and Care Manual
49-2000951 Rev. 3 19
The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Steam Clean or Self Clean modes.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and
should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.
Manual Cleaning
Do not use oven cleaners (unless certified for self-
cleaning oven), abrasive cleaners, strong liquid
cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads, or cleaning
powders on the interior of the oven. Clean with a mild
soap and water or vinegar and water solution. Rinse with
clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When cleaning
surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature.
Steam Clean Mode (on some models)
Steam clean is intended to clean small spills using water
and a lower cleaning temperature than Self-Clean.
To use the Steam Clean feature, wipe grease and soils
from the oven. Pour one cup of water into the bottom
of the oven. Close the door. Press the Steam Clean
pad and then press Start. Latch the door. Do not open
the door during the 30 minute steam clean as this will
decrease the steam clean performance. At the end of the
steam clean cycle, wipe out any excess water and any
remaining soil.
Cleaning the Range – Interior
Porcelain Oven Interior (on models that do not have a self-clean feature)
With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on the
insideoftheoven—top,bottom,sides,backandinside
ofthedoor—willstaynew-lookingforyears.
Let the oven cool before cleaning. We recommend that
you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the oven.
Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering
or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleaner. Soap-filled scouring pads may also be used.
Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content
(such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling)
to remain on the surface. They may cause a dull spot
even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the cleaning job easier.
Place 1/2 cup in a shallow glass or pottery container
in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia fumes will help
loosen the burned-on grease and food.
If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner. Follow the
package directions.
■ Donotsprayovencleanerontheelectricalcontrols
and switches because it could cause a short circuit
and result in sparking or fire.
■ Donotallowafilmfromthecleanertobuilduponthe
temperaturesensor—itcouldcausetheoventoheat
improperly. (The sensor is located at the top of the
oven.) Carefully wipe the sensor clean after each oven
cleaning, being careful not to move the sensor as a
change in its position could affect how the oven bakes.
■ Donotsprayanyovencleanerontheovendoor,
handles or any exterior surface of the oven, cabinets
or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage these
surfaces.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Interior