Care and Cleaning - Oven

After self-cleaning, the entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried. If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.

Always use the mildest cleaner that will remove the soil.

Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain.

Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.

Rinse thoroughly with a minimum of water so it does not drip into door slots.

Dry to avoid water marks.

The cleaners listed below indicate types of products to use and are not being endorsed. Use all products according to package directions.

PART

CLEANING METHOD

 

 

Racks

Wash with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Or, gently rub with cleansing powder or soap filled

(Oven,

pads as directed. If racks are cleaned in the oven during the self-clean mode, they will lose their shiny finish

Warming

and may not glide smoothly. If this happens, wipe the rack edges with a small amount of vegetable oil, then

Drawer)

wipe off excess.

 

 

 

Fiberglass

DO NOT HAND CLEAN GASKET.

Gasket

 

 

 

 

 

Glass

Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. Use Fantastik® or Formula 409® to remove grease

 

spatters and stubborn stains.

 

 

 

Painted

Clean with hot sudsy water or apply Fantastik® or Formula 409® to a clean sponge or paper towel

 

and wipe clean. Avoid using powdered cleansers, steel wool pads and oven cleaners.

 

 

 

Porcelain

Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a dry towel. Do not use a moistened

 

sponge/towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or apply Bon-Ami®or Soft Scrub® to a

 

damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains, gently use soap filled pads. It is normal for porcelain to craze

 

(fine lines) with age due to exposure from heat and food soil.

 

 

 

Stainless

Always wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soapy sponge then rinse and dry.

Steel

Or, wipe with Fantastik® or Formula 409® sprayed onto a paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless Steel

 

Magic® and a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white vinegar. Use Zud®, Cameo®

 

or Bar Keeper’s Friend® to remove heat discoloration.

 

 

 

Probe

Clean probe by hand with detergent and hot water. Then rinse and dry. Do not soak or clean in dishwasher.

 

 

 

Plastic &

When cool, clean with soapy water, rinse and dry.

Controls

 

 

 

 

Drawers

When cool, wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.

(Warming

 

 

& Storage)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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