Care & Cleaning
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Drip Bowls – | Chrome will discolor if overheated. This is normal and will not affect cooking performance. | |
Chrome | • | When cool, wash after each use, rinse and dry to prevent staining or discoloration. May be washed in the |
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| dishwasher. |
| • | To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy water, then use a mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub* and a |
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| plastic scouring pad. |
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Door Handles, | • | When cool, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth |
Side Panels – |
| as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn. |
Painted Enamel | • | For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda paste or Bon Ami.* Do not use |
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| abrasive, caustic or harsh cleaning agents such as steel wool pads or oven cleaners. These products will scratch |
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| or permanently damage the surface. |
| Note: Use a dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acidic or sugary spills. Surface may discolor | |
| or dull if soil is not immediately removed. This is especially important for white surfaces. | |
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Oven Windows | • | Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass, causing staining. |
and Doors – | • | Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a cloth |
Glass |
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| • Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaners as they will scratch | |
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| glass. |
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Oven Interiors | ||
| • | Follow instructions on page |
| Manual Clean: | |
| • | Clean frequently using mild abrasive cleaners and a plastic pad. |
| • | Do not use metallic scouring pads because they will scratch the surface. |
| • | When using commercial oven cleaners follow the manufacturer’s instructions. |
| • | Wipe up acidic spills (tomato or milk based foods) as soon as possible with soap and water. If the spill |
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| is not wiped up, it may discolor the porcelain. |
| To make cleaning easier, remove the oven door, if desired. (See Maintenance section on page 20.) | |
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Oven Racks | • | Clean with soapy water. |
| • | Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or |
| • Racks will permanently discolor and may not slide smoothly if left in the oven during a | |
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| If this occurs, wipe the rack edge and rack support with a small amount of vegetable oil to restore ease |
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| of movement, then wipe off excess oil. |
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Stainless Steel | • | DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH. |
(select models) | • | DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR ORANGE CLEANERS. |
| • | ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING. |
| • Daily Cleaning/Light Soil | |
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| Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner* or a similar glass cleaner - using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse |
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| and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray (Part No. |
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| 20000008)**. |
| • | Moderate/Heavy Soil |
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| using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be removed with a damp multi- |
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| purpose |
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| follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray**. |
| • | Discoloration |
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| immediately and dry. To remove streaks and restore luster, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray**. |
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*Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
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