Cleaning

Part

Materials to Use

General Directions

Bake and broil,

 

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

element

 

off 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

 

smoothtop cleaner

dampened cloth and soapy water. For extra dried on soil,

 

conditioner

scrub surface with 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 inside of the door and the window area with warm

and front frame

 

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

surfaces

 

water 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

storage drawer

 

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

 

 

dry before replacing.

 

 

 

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Amana ART6114*, ART6113* owner manual Cleaning, Part Materials to Use General Directions