Frigidaire 318200912 important safety instructions General Cleaning, Surfaces How to Clean

Door Removal

General Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Appliance

Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the appliance is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER.

Surfaces	How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces)	Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Glass, Painted and Plastic Body	For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease,
Parts and Decorative Trim	apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp
	cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
Control Panel	Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove,
(Models with Control Knobs)	pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth. Be sure to squeeze
	excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls.
	Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. To replace knobs after
	cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Control Panel	Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF. Lightly spray the control panel with a
(Models with tactile touch-	liquid cleaner. Wipe with a soft cloth or paper towel. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
Membrane)	These can permanetly damage the control panel surface.
Porcelain Enamel	Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of
Broiler Pan and Grid, Door Liner	clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel
	for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled
	scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may
	become damaged during future heating.
Stainless Steel, Chrome	Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Cover stubborn
Decorative Trim	spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse. Cleaners made especially
	for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during
	heating and cannot be removed.
Oven Racks	Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls.
	Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.
	After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small
	amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make the racks glide more easily into the rack positions).
Oven Door	The door may be removed to facilitate cleaning. To remove oven door, see instructions. To clean
	oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse the door in water or
	clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken
	not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.

To Remove and Replace Oven Door (down swing door models) (some models)

1.Open the door to the fully opened position.

2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support and engage it in the hook of the hinge lever. You may have to apply a little downward pressure on the door to pull the locks fully over the hooks.

3. Grasp the door by the sides, pull the bottom of the door up and toward you to disengage the hinge supports. Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the appliance to com- pletely disengage the hinge levers.

4.Proceed in reverse to re-install the door. Make sure the hinge supports are fully engaged before unlocking the hinge levers.

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