Cleaning
Part | Materials to Use | General Directions |
Bake and Broil, |
| Do not clean bake element or broil element. Any |
Element |
| soil will burn off when element is heated. Bake |
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| element is hinged and can be lifted to clean oven |
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| bottom. |
Broiler Pan and | Soap and a Nonabrasive | Drain fat, cool pan and grid slightly. (Do not let |
Grid | Plastic Scouring Pad | soiled pan and grid stand in oven to cool.) Sprinkle |
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| with soap. Fill the pan with warm water. Let pan |
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| and grid stand for a few minutes. Wash or scour if |
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| necessary. Rinse and dry. The broiler pan and grid |
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| may also be cleaned in the dishwasher. |
Control Knobs | Mild Soap and Water | Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry |
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| and return controls to oven, making sure to match |
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| flat area on the knob to the flat area on shaft. |
Smoothtop | Soap and Water or | Allow top to cool before cleaning. Wash surface |
| Smoothtop Cleaner | with a dampened cloth and soapy water. For extra |
| Conditioner | dried on soil, scrub surface with smoothtop cleaner |
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| conditioner available from an Amana Dealer. A |
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| single edge razor blade can be used to scrap off |
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| dried on soil. Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel |
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| wool pad. Metal markings should be cleaned after |
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| each use. If metal markings are allowed to remain |
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| on the module they will become increasingly |
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| difficult to remove. |
Inside Oven Door | Soap and Water | Clean the outside of the door and the window area |
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| with warm soapy water. Do not clean the oven |
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| door gasket. Gasket should not be moved while |
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| cleaning. Avoid getting any cleaning materials on |
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| gasket. |
Outside Finish and | Soap and Water | Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy |
Backguard |
| water. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. If knobs |
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| are removed, do not allow water to run down inside |
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| surface while cleaning. |
Oven Interior | Soap and Water | Cool before cleaning. Frequent wiping with mild |
Surfaces |
| soap and water prolongs time between |
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Oven Racks and | Soap and Water | For heavy soil, clean by hand and rinse thoroughly. |
Storage Drawer |
| Remove the drawer and racks for ease in |
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| cleaning. Be sure drawer is dry before replacing. |
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