Maytag MER4530 warranty Care & Cleaning, Cleaning CAUTIONS, Cleaning Chart

Care & Cleaning....................................

Cleaning CAUTIONS:

•Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning• This is to avoid damage and possible burns.

. To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use.

• If a partis removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.

				Cleaning Chart
Parts	Cleaning		Procedure
Backguard &	Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant,
Cooktop,	not acid proof. All spillovers, especially acid or sugar spillovers, should be wiped up immediately
porcelain enamel	with a dry cloth.
	•	When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
	•	Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping.
	•	Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range.
Broiler Pan	Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below•
and Insert	•	Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.
	•	Wash in warm soapy water. Use soap filled scouring pad to remove stubborn soil.
	•	Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in dishwasher.
Clock & Control	•	Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
Pad Area	•	Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly on
		control pad and display area.
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Control Knobs	,	Remove knobs		in the OFF position by pulling forward.
	•	Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
	•	Turn on each element to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.

Drip Bowls, Porcelain may craze if overheated. This is normal and will not affect cooking performance.

porcelain• When cool, wash after each use, rinse and dry to prevent staining or discoloration. May be washed in the dishwasher.

•To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy water, then use mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub and a plastic scouring pad.

•For burned on soil, remove from range, place on newspapers and carefully spray with commercial oven cleaner. (Do not spray surro,nding surfaces.) Place in plastic bag and allow to soak several hours. Wearing rubber gloves, remove from bag, wash, rinse and dry.

Enamel, painted	•	When cool, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface with
Side panels		a damp cloth as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn.
Storage drawer	•	For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning	agents such as baking soda paste or Bon Ami.
Door (select models)		Do not use abrasive, caustic or harsh cleaning	agents such as steel wool pads or oven cleaners.

These products will scratch or permanently damage the surface.

NOTE: Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acid 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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