Cleaning

Part

Materials to Use

General Directions

Bake and broil,

 

Do not clean bake element or broil element. Any soil will burn off

element

 

when element is heated. Bake element is hinged and can be lifted

 

 

to clean oven bottom.

 

 

 

Broiler pan and

Soap and a nonabrasive

Drain fat, cool pan and grid slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and

grid

plastic scouring pad

grid stand in oven to cool.) Sprinkle with soap. Fill the pan with

 

 

warm water. Let pan and grid stand for a few minutes. Wash or

 

 

scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. The broiler pan and grid may

 

 

also be cleaned in the dishwasher.

 

 

 

Burner bowls

Soap and water

The burner bowls can be removed for ease in cleaning. For extra

 

 

dried on soil, soak the bowls in warm soapy water.

 

 

 

Coil element

Soap and water

The coil elements do not need to be cleaned. Any food spilled on

 

 

the element during cooking will burn off. Never immerse coil

 

 

elements in water.

 

 

 

Control knobs

Mild soap and water

Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return

 

 

controls to oven, making sure to match flat area on the knob to

 

 

the flat area on shaft.

 

 

 

Smoothtop

Soap and water or

Allow top to cool before cleaning. Wash surface with a dampened

 

smoothtop cleaner

cloth and soapy water. For extra dried on soil, scrub surface with

 

conditioner

smoothtop cleaner conditioner available from an Amana Dealer.

 

 

A single edge razor blade can be used to scrape off dried on soil.

 

 

Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad. Metal markings

 

 

should be cleaned after each use. If metal markings are allowed

 

 

to remain on the top they will become increasingly difficult to

 

 

remove.

 

 

 

Inside oven door

Soap and water

Clean the outside of the door and the window area with warm

 

 

soapy water. Do not clean the oven door gasket. Gasket should

 

 

not be moved while cleaning. Avoid getting any cleaning materials

 

 

on gasket.

 

 

 

Outside finish

Soap and water

Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse and

and backguard

 

polish with a dry cloth. If knobs are removed, do not allow water to

 

 

run down inside surface while cleaning.

 

 

 

Oven interior

Soap and water

Cool before cleaning. Frequent wiping with mild soap and water

surfaces

 

prolongs time between self-cleanings. Be sure to rinse

 

 

thoroughly.

 

 

 

Oven racks and

Soap and water

For heavy soil, clean by hand and rinse thoroughly. Remove the

storage drawer

 

drawer and racks for ease in cleaning. Be sure drawer is dry

 

 

before replacing.

 

 

 

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Amana ARR6400, ART6610, ART6710, ART6510 owner manual Cleaning Part Materials to Use General Directions