DCS WOTD-227 Care And Maintenance, Oven Door Removal, Cleaning The Porcelain Interior, Oven Racks

Vent Holes in Oven Door

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

OVEN DOOR REMOVAL:

In the event the oven door comes off track, or becomes misaligned, realignment can be achieved by following this simple procedure: Open the door and hold it all the way open. Close the hinge locks. (see illustration) Once both hinges are locked, gently lift the door up and partially out until the door is aligned evenly. Evenly slide the door back into place and check to ensure the hinges rest in the center of each door hinge roller. With the oven door fully open, unlock hinge locks and the door is ready to close again.

CLEANING THE PORCELAIN INTERIOR

Be sure the ovens are cool before you start to clean them. The interior is porcelain enamel and is acid resistant, but not acid proof. Therefore, acid foods, such as vinegar, rhubarb, alcohol, citric juices or milk, should be wiped clean and not allowed to bake on even in the Clean mode.

Try mild cleaners, such as: Bon-Ami®, ammonia, ammonia and water, or Soft Scrub®. Apply the powders on a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly. Rinse thoroughly and dry. If food has burned onto the oven and is difficult to

remove, soak these spots by placing a cloth saturated with household ammonia directly on the soiled area and allow it to saturate for an hour or two, with the door closed.

Afterwards, the food soil should be easy to remove with a damp soapy cloth or mild abrasive.

Take special care when cleaning the door top. Do not use anything abrasive enough to scratch the surface and do not let water or cleaners run down into the vent holes. If water or cleaners spill into the vents they may streak the glass inside the door.

For stubborn stains, a soap filled plastic or non-metal pad can be used. The occasional use of abrasive cleaners is okay. If used too often or vigorously they can eventually harm the enamel. Dampen the pad, rub the surface lightly, rinse thoroughly and dry.

Do not use oven cleaners (such as Easy OFF® or Dow®) on the oven interiors. Commercial oven cleaners are not recommended.

OVEN RACKS

We do not recommend leaving the oven racks in during the self clean, as the high temperature will destroy the chrome finish and make the racks difficult to roll in and out.

Chrome cleaners, such as Soft Scrub®, Cameo® or Bar Keepers Friend® can be applied with a damp sponge following package directions. Rinse and dry. Powdered cleaners such as Bon-Ami® or Comet® are applied with a damp sponge or cloth, rubbed lightly, rinsed and dried. For hard to remove food soil, use a dampened soap filled non-metal pad, rinse and dry.

Harsh Cleaners which are commercial oven cleaners, such as Easy Off® or Dow® can be used on the racks, but are not recommended for use on the oven interiors. Additionally, some commercial oven cleaners cause darkening and discoloration. Test the cleaner on a small part of the rack and check for any discoloration before cleaning the entire rack. Apply and allow to stand according to the manufacture’s instructions. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

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