Cleaning and Maintenance

Table 10: Cooktop Care Chart

Type of Soil

Possible Solution

 

 

Surface scratches - Small scratches are to

• Apply Cleaning Creme before using to remove sand-like grains

be expected on the glass surface, but do not

and grit such as salt and seasoning.

affect cooking. In time, small scratches will

• Can be reduced by using pans with bases that are smooth, clean,

become smoother and much less noticeable

and dry before use. Use recommended Cooktop Cleaning Creme

with daily use of the Cooktop Cleaning Creme.

daily on the cooktop.

 

 

Care and Cleaning - Oven

Preparing the Oven for Self Clean

WARNING

 

A flexible door gasket is necessary for a good seal. Do not clean, rub,

 

damage or move the gasket.

1.

Remove all utensils and bakeware.

2.

Remove oven racks. If oven racks are left in the oven during the self-clean

 

cycle, they will permanently lose the shiny finish and change to a dull dark fin-

 

ish. See Oven Cleaning Chart for proper care.

3.

Wipe up any soft soil spills and grease with paper towels. Excess grease will

 

cause flames and smoke inside the oven during self-cleaning.

 

Do hand-clean 1 1/2 incehs from

 

rack guides to front of oven cavity.

 

Do not hand-clean

 

the gasket.

Do hand-clean frame area outside the gasket.

Do hand-clean door area outside the gasket.

Figure 17: Cleaning Guidelines

4.Review illustration below. Some areas of the oven must be cleaned by hand before the cycle begins. Use a soapy sponge or plastic scrubber or a deter- gent-filled S.O.S.® pad. Hand-clean the oven door edge, oven front frame and up to 1-1/2 inches inside the frame with detergent and hot water. Do not clean or rub the gasket on the oven. The gasket is designed to hold in heat during the self-clean cycle. Rinse all areas thoroughly then dry.

5.Be sure oven light is turned off and the light bulbs and lens covers are in place. Do not operate oven without lightbulb and cover in place.

Important: Do not use Commercial Oven Cleaners on the self-clean oven or any part because they will damage the finish or part.

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