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

 

 

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

Grid

Plastic Scouring Pad

soiled pan and 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.

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

 

Smoothtop Cleaner

with a dampened cloth and soapy water. For extra

 

Conditioner

dried on soil, scrub surface with smoothtop cleaner

 

 

conditioner available from an Amana Dealer. A

 

 

single edge razor blade can be used to scrap 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 module 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 and

Soap and Water

Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy

Backguard

 

water. Rinse and 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

Surfaces

 

soap and 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.

Storage Drawer

 

Remove the drawer and racks for ease in

 

 

cleaning. Be sure drawer is dry before replacing.

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Amana ZRRC8000, ZRTC8500 owner manual Cleaning Part Materials to Use General Directions