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Cleaning the Oven Door

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To clean the inside of the door:

To clean the outside of the door:

 

 

 

 

 

 

On self-clean models:

■ Use soap and water to thoroughly clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

■ Because the area inside the gasket is

the top, sides and front of the oven door.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner

 

 

 

 

 

 

cleaned during the self-clean cycle,

 

 

 

 

 

 

to clean the glass on the outside of the door.

 

 

 

 

 

 

you do not need to clean this by hand.

The gasket is designed with a gap at the

Do not let water drip into the vent openings.

■ The area outside the gasket and the door

bottom to allow for proper air circulation.

■ If any stain on the door vent trim is

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—it has

liner can be cleaned with a soap-filled

persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner

an extremely low resistance to abrasion.

or plastic scouring pad, hot water and

and a sponge-scrubber for best results.

If you notice the gasket becoming worn,

detergent. Rinse well with a vinegar

 

frayed or damaged in any way or if it has

and water solution.

■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato

become displaced on the door, you should

On standard-clean models:

sauces and basting materials containing

have it replaced.

acids may cause discoloration and should

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

■ Soap and water will normally work. Heavy

be wiped up immediately. When surface is

 

 

 

 

 

 

spattering or spillovers may require cleaning

cool, clean and rinse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a mild abrasive cleaner. Soap-filled

■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders

 

 

 

 

 

 

scouring pads may also be used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

■See also Porcelain Oven Interior section.

 

Lift-Off Oven Door

 

 

 

 

The door is very heavy. Be careful when

With the

Bottom

Hinge arm

 

removing and lifting the door.

door at the

edge of

 

 

Do not lift the door by the handle.

same angle

slot

 

 

 

 

 

as the removal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To remove the door:

position, seat the

 

Slot

Fully open the door.

indentation of the

Indentation

hinge arm into the

 

 

 

 

Pull the hinge locks down toward the door

bottom edge of the

 

 

frame, to the unlocked position. A tool,

hinge slot. The notch in the hinge arm

Hinge

such as a small flat-blade screwdriver,

must be fully seated into the bottom

may be required.

of the slot.

 

 

lock

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

Firmly grasp both sides of the door

Fully open the door. If the door will not

 

at the top.

fully open, the indentation is not seated

 

Close door to the door removal position,

correctly in the bottom edge of the slot.

 

 

 

 

 

which is halfway between the broil stop

Push the hinge locks up against the front

 

position and fully closed.

frame of the oven cavity to the locked

 

Lift door up and out until the hinge arm

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is clear of the slot.

 

 

 

 

To replace the door:

Hinge

 

 

 

lock

 

 

Removal position

Firmly grasp both sides of the door

Hinge

 

 

 

at the top.

arm

 

 

 

 

Push hinge locks up to lock.

 

 

Close the oven door.

 

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