Amana Electric Smoothtop Range Maintenance, Convenience Outlet, Oven Window, Canadian models only

Care & Cleaning

PART	PROCEDURE
Oven Interior	•	Follow instructions on pages 4-5 to set a self-clean cycle.
Oven Racks	•	Clean with soapy water.
	•	Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and dry.
	•	Racks will permanently discolor and may not slide smoothly if left in the oven during a self-clean
		operation. If this occurs, wipe the rack edge and rack support with a small amount of vegetable oil to
		restore ease of movement, then wipe off excess oil.
Stainless Steel	•	DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.
(select models)	•	DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR ORANGE CLEANERS.
	•	ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.
	•	Daily Cleaning/Light Soil –– Wipe with one of the following - soapy water, white vinegar/water
		solution, Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner* or a similar glass cleaner - using a sponge or soft
		cloth. Rinse and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray*
		(Part No. 20000008)**.
	•	Moderate/Heavy Soil –– Wipe with one of the following - Bon Ami*, Smart Cleanser*, or Soft Scrub* -
		using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be removed with a damp multi-
		purpose Scotch-Brite* pad; rub evenly with the grain. Rinse and dry. To restore luster and remove
		streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray*.
	•	Discoloration –– Using a damp sponge or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Rinse
		immediately and dry. To remove streaks and restore luster, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray*.
Storage Drawer,	•	When cool, wash with warm, soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp
Door Handle,		cloth as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn.
Side Panels –	•	For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda paste or Bon Ami.* Do not
Painted Enamel		use abrasive, caustic or harsh cleaning agents such as steel wool pads or oven cleaners. These products
		will scratch or permanently damage the surface.
	IMPORTANT: Use a dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acidic or sugary spills. Surface
	may discolor or dull if soil is not immediately removed. This is especially important for white
	surfaces.

*Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.

**To order direct, call 1-877-232-6771 USA and 1-800-688-8408 Canada.

Maintenance

Convenience Outlet		Oven Window
(Canadian models only)		To protect the oven door window:
The convenience outlet is located on the lower
		1. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents such as steel wool
left side of the backguard. Be sure appliance
cords do not rest on or near the surface		scouring pads or powdered cleansers as they may scratch
element. If the surface element is turned on,		the glass.
the cord and outlet will be damaged.		2. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, furniture, toys, or
The convenience outlet circuit breaker may
		other objects.
trip if the small appliance plugged into it		3. Do not close the oven door until the oven racks are in
exceeds 10 amps. To reset the circuit breaker,	CIRCUIT BREAKER
press the switch located on the lower edge of		place.
the backguard.

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