How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds.
Before
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.
To stop the
The oven light will not function during the
Electronic Oven Control with Adjustable
The
To Self-Clean:
1.Press SELF CLEAN to set the clean time to HI (4 hours 30 minutes).
2.Press the TEMP/TIME “+” or
3.Press START.
The oven door will automatically lock. The CLEAN indicator light will be displayed. The time remaining will also be displayed.
4.When the
5.When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth.
GeneralCleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.maytag.com.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some
models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.
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See cover for contact information.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one- time or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462: See cover for contact information.
Liquid detergent or
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft,
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may stain.
CERAMIC GLASS
Cleaning Method:
Cooktop Cleaner Part Number 31464 is recommended regularly to help avoid scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop.
Cooktop Scraper Part Number WA906B is also recommended for stubborn soils. These can be ordered as accessories. See cover for contact information. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of children.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Light to moderate soil
■Clean with paper towels or clean damp sponge
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
■Clean with cooktop scraper and cooktop cleaner. Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
■Clean with Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser:
■Clean with Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Scraper.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
■Clean with Cooktop Cleaner as soon as cooktop has cooled down. The marks will not totally disappear, but after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
■Use Cooktop Cleaner for scratches. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance, and after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
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