Maytag RS-1 manual Maintenance, Cleaning Chart, Oven Door, Oven Window

Care & Cleaning, cont.

Cleaning Chart, cont.

	Parts	Cleaning Procedure
Metal Finishes		• Wash with soap and water, a glass cleaner, or mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik* or Formula 409*.
- Trim parts		• To prevent scratching or dulling of the finish, do not use mildly abrasive, abrasive, harsh or caustic cleaners such
		as oven cleaners.
Oven Interior		• Follow instructions on page 13 for Self-Cleaning Oven.
Oven Racks		• Clean with soapy water.
		• Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and dry.
		Racks will permanently discolor and may not slide smoothly if left in the oven during a self-clean operation. If this
		occurs, wipe the rack and embossed rack supports with a small amount of vegetable oil to restore ease of movement,
		then wipe off excess oil.
Plastic Finishes		• When cool, clean with soap and water, rinse and dry.
- Backguard trim		• Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
- End caps		NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic liquid or powdered cleansers on plastic finishes. These cleaning agents
		will scratch or mar finish.
		NOTE: To prevent staining or discoloration, wipe up fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon, vinegar, milk, fruit juice,
		marinade) immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth.
Sealed Gas Burners		• Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils, use a
		non-abrasive cleaner. Try to prevent the cleaner from seeping into the gas ports as this will affect the flame. If the
		cleaner does enter the ports, clean with a soft bristle brush or a straight pin, especially the port below the ignitor.
		Do not enlarge or distort holes.

•Be careful not to get water into burner ports.

* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.

**To order call 1-800-688-8408.

Maintenance

Oven Door

CAUTIONS:

•Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an open oven door. This could cause the range to tip over, break the door, or injure the user.

•Do not attempt to open or close door or operate oven until door is properly replaced.

•Never place fingers between hinge and front oven frame. Hinge arms are spring mounted. If accidentally hit, the hinge will slam shut against oven frame and could injure your fingers.

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To remove:

1. When cool, open the oven door to the first stop posi- tion(openedabout four inches).

2.Grasp door at each side. Do not use the door handle to lift door.

3.Lift up evenly until door clears hinge arms.

To replace:

1.Grasp door at each side.

2.Align slots in the door with the hinge arms on the range.

3.Slide the door down onto the hinge arms until the door is completely seated on the hinges. Push down on the top corners of the door to completely seat door on hinges. Door should not appear crooked.

NOTE: The oven door on a new range may feel “spongy” when it is closed. This is normal and will decrease with use.

Oven Window

To protect the oven door window:

1.Do not use abrasive cleaning agents such as steel wool scouring pads or powdered cleansers as they may scratch the glass.

2.Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, furniture, toys, or other objects.

3.Do not close the oven door until the oven racks are in place.

Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later date.