Maytag 8111P375-60 Aboutcleaningg, Parts Cleaningagents, Cleaningprocedures

ABOUTCLEANINGG)]

PARTS CLEANINGAGENTS

Enamel, painted • Soap and water

•Backguard • Mild liquid cleaner

• Oven door • Glass cleaner

•Side panels

•Storagedrawer or lower panel

Elements, oven and coil

Glass • Soap and water

•Oven window • Glass cleaner

•Pasteof baking soda and water

Metal finishes	•	Soap and water
such as brushed	•	Glass cleaner
aluminum, or	•	Plastic or non-
chrome		abrasivepad or
• Backguard		sponge
• Cooktop
• Oven door
• Storagedoor
• Trim parts

Oven interior
Oven racks		• Soap and water
		•	Plastic scouring
			pad
		•	Cleansing powders
		•	Soap-filled
			scouringpad
Plastic finishes		•	Soap and water
•	Door handles	•	Non-abrasive
•	Backguardtrim		plastic pad or
•	Knobs		sponge
•	Endcaps	•	Glass cleaner

CLEANINGPROCEDURES

NOTE: Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills,especially acid (milk,

lemonjuice, fruit, mustard,tomato sauce) or sugaryspills. Surface may discolor or dull if soil is not immediatelyremoved. This is especially importantfor white surfaces.

1.When cool,wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surfacewith a damp cloth as this may damagethe surface and may cause a steam burn.

2.For stubbornsoil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda paste or BenAmi.

3.Do not use abrasive, caustic or harsh cleaningagents such as steel wool pads or oven cleaners. These productswill scratchor permanentlydamagethe surface.

1. Elementsare self-cleaning. Soil will burn off as elementsare used.

2.Do not spray oven cleaner on elements, electrical hook up or connection.

3.Do not immerse coil-typesurface elements in water.

To prevent staining of the oven window,avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behindglass.

1.Wash with soap and water. Removestubborn soil with paste of baking soda and water. Rinsewith clear water and dry.

2.Do not use abrasive materials such as scouringpads, steel wool or powderedcleaning agents. They will damage glass.

1. Wash with soap and water or a glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

2.To prevent scratchingor dullingof the finish, do not use mildly

abrasive,abrasive,or harsh cleaners,or caustic cleanerssuch as

oven cleaners.

3. To clean brushed aluminum: Use only soap and water or a soft cloth and glass cleanerto prevent scratching or dulling of the finish.

4.To clean brushed chrome cooktopor door:

•Use a paste of baking soda and water and a soft cloth.

•Rub with the grain to prevent scratching,dulling or streaking of the finish.

•Use a soft cloth and mineral oil to restoreluster or to remove fingerprints or smudges.

•Clean with an automotivechrome cleaneror polisher.

Porcelain enamelis acid resistant, not acid proof. Therefore, when cool, wipe up sugary or acid spills (milk,fruit, tomato, etc.) as they occur. See pages 18-19 for self-cleanoven.

1. Cleanwith soapy water.

2. Removestubbornsoil with cleansing powderor soap-filledscouring pad. Rinse and dry.

Racks will permanentlydiscolor and may not slide smoothly if left in the oven duringa self-cleanoperation.If this occurs, wipe the rackand embossed racksupports with a small amount of vegetable oil to restore ease of movement,then wipe off excess oil.

NOTE: To prevent staining or discoloration,wipe up fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon,vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade) immediatelywith a dry papertowel or cloth.

1.When cool, clean with soap and water, rinse, and dry.

2.Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasiveor caustic liquid or powdered cleanserson plasticfinishes. Thesecleaning agentswill scratchor mar finish.