Frigidaire 318205854 Care & Cleaning Cleaning Chart, Cleaning various parts of your appliance

Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Chart)

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 cleaning will reduce the number of major cleaning later.

Surfaces	How to Clean
Aluminum (trim pieces) &	Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic	Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
Body Parts, Control Knobs	and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth.

&Decorative Trim Pieces Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the finish. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.

Control Panels	Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control
	knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above.
	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.

Porcelain Enamel

Burner Grates, Cooktop Surface, Below Cooktop, Broiler Pan & Insert (some models), Door Liner, Oven Bottom & Burner Drip Pans

Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert (some models) in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.

Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of 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, 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. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.

Easy Care™ Stainless Your range finish is may be made with Easy Care™ Stainless Steel (some models). Steel (some models) Oven Clean the stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth. Rinse with Door & Drawer Front Panel clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT use ANY store bought cleaners

and Decorative Trim like Stainless Steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any abrasive, chlorides, chlorines or ammonia. It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar.

Oven Racks	Remove racks. See «To remove and to replace an oven rack» under Oven vent(s) and
	racks. 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 easier into the rack positions).

Oven Door

DO HAND

CLEAN FRAME

DO NOT HAND

CLEAN OVEN

DOOR GASKET

DO HAND

CLEAN DOOR

Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. DO NOT immerse the door in water. DO NOT spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. DO NOT use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.

DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.

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