Use & Care Guide

Cleaning and maintenance en-us
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Part Suitable cleaning method Recommendations
Door gasket None ¡ DO NOT CLEAN THE DOOR GASKET.
¡ The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
Glass ¡ Wash with soap and water or
glass cleaner.
¡ Use Fantastik®
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on a clean
sponge or paper towel and wipe
clean.
Avoid using powder cleaning agents, steel wool pads and
oven cleaners.
Painted surfaces Clean with hot soapy water or ap-
ply Fantastik®
1
to a clean sponge
or paper towel and wipe clean.
Avoid using powder cleaning agents, steel wool pads and
oven cleaners.
Porcelain surfaces ¡ Immediately wipe up acid spills
like fruit juice, milk, and toma-
toes with a dry cloth.
¡ When cool, clean with hot soapy
water or apply Bon-Ami®
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or
Soft Scrub®
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to a damp sponge.
Rinse and dry.
¡ For stubborn stains, use soap-
filled pads.
Do not use a moistened sponge/cloth on hot porcelain. It is
normal for porcelain to show fine lines with age due to ex-
posure to heat and food soil.
Heat resistant enamel
and polished compo-
nents in the oven cav-
ity
Use the self clean function for
heavy soiling.
¡ These surfaces can become discolored over time. This is
normal and does not affect operation.
¡ Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners to treat
discolorations.
Stainless steel sur-
faces
¡ Clean with soapy water and soft
cloth, then rinse and dry with a
soft cloth.
¡ Condition steel with the Ther-
mador Stainless Steel Condi-
tioner (part # 00576697).
¡ Remove water spots with a cloth
dampened with white vinegar.
¡ Remove heat discoloration with
Bar Keeper's Friend®
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.
¡ Never allow food stains or salt to remain on stainless
steel for any length of time.
¡ Always wipe or rub in the direction of the grain.
¡ Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some cleansers are
corrosive to stainless steel. Check the ingredients on the
label of the cleanser.
Black stainless sur-
faces/ anti-fingerprint
surfaces
¡ Clean with a soft, dry towel.
¡ For stubborn dirt, use warm wa-
ter diluted with a non-abrasive,
mild cleansing soap.
Never use stainless steel polish.
Plastic and controls When cool, clean with soapy wa-
ter, rinse and dry.
Probe Wipe with soapy water. ¡ Do not submerge in water.
¡ Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Printed areas (words
and numbers)
Do not use abrasive cleaners or petroleum based solvents.
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Self clean function
With pyrolytic self cleaning the oven is heated to a very
high temperature. Stubborn soil is burnt off and can be
wiped out after self clean is finished.
After the completion of a self-clean cycle, the oven will not
allow you to start another self-clean cycle for 24hours.
For a double oven, if one cavity runs self clean, neither
cavity may operate a self clean cycle for 24hours.
Preparing self clean
WARNING
During the elimination of soil during self-cleaning, small
amounts of carbon monoxide can be created and the fiber-
glass insulation could give off very small amounts of
formaldehyde during the first several cleaning cycles.
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To minimize exposure to these substances, provide
good ventilation with an open window, or use a ventila-
tion fan or hood.
During the self clean cycle, parts of the appliance may be-
come potentially harmful to persons who lack adult knowl-
edge of appliances and adult reactions to potentially harm-
ful conditions.
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Children should not be left alone or unattended in an
area where appliances are in use.