Care & Cleaning
Before You Call
Cleaning Procedures
CAUTION:
➢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 part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
BURNER CAPS AND SEALED GAS BURNERS
Removable Burner Caps❚Allow burner to cool. Remove burner cap and wash in soapy water with a plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a
❚Do not clean in dishwasher or
❚Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad.
❚Be careful not to get water into the center of the burner.
❚Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If the ignitor is wet or damaged the surface burner will not light.
❚Toensureevencookingperformance,keep burner ports free of food soils/debris.
BURNER GRATES - PORCELAIN ON CAST IRON
❚Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a
If soil remains, reapply Cooktop Cleaning Creme, cover with a damp paper towel and soak for 30 minutes. Scrub again, rinse and dry.
❚Do not clean in dishwasher or
CONTROL KNOBS
❚Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling up.
❚Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
❚Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
DRIP BOWLS - PORCELAIN
Porcelainmaydiscolororcrazeifoverheated. This is normal and will not affect cooking performance.
➢When cool, wash after each use, rinse and dry to prevent staining or discolora- tion. May be washed in the dishwasher.
➢To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy water, then use a mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub* and a plastic scour- ing pad.
➢Forburnedonsoil,removefromcooktop, place on newspapers and carefully spray with commercial oven cleaner. (Do not spray surrounding surfaces.) Place in plastic bag and allow to soak several hours. Wearing rubber gloves, remove from bag, wash, rinse and dry.
GLASS - SURFACE
➢Clean after each use.
➢Allow surface to cool.
➢Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass causing staining.
➢Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a cloth first.
➢Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaners as they will scratch glass.
For Service
SURFACE BURNER FAILS TO LIGHT.
❚Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.
❚Check or
❚Check power supply.
❚Check to be sure burner is correctly rated for your kind of gas.
❚Check to be sure burner ports or ignition ports are not clogged.
❚Check to be sure ignitor is dry and clicking. Burner will not light if ignitor is damaged, soiled or wet. If ignitor doesn’t click, turn control knob OFF.
❚Check to be sure burner cap is correctly seated on the burner base.
SURFACE BURNER FLAME LIFTS OFF PORTS.
❚Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the grate above.
❚Contact an authorized Maytag servicer.
THE FLAME IS UNEVEN.
❚Burner ports may be clogged.
❚Flame may need to be adjusted. Contact an authorized Maytag servicer.
SURFACE BURNER FLAME IS YELLOW IN COLOR.❚Contact an authorized Maytag servicer.
❚Some yellow tips on the flame are accept- able when using LP gas.
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