General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

■Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.

When removing or replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

Do not remove seals under knobs, if present.

Cleaning Method:

■Warm, soapy water:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.

To avoid turning the controls on while cleaning, you may activate the Control Lock feature (on some models). See “Control Lockout” section.

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use oven cleaners.

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN RACKS

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks, or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

■Steel-wool pad

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Maytag W10345638A manual General Cleaning, Stainless Steel on some models, Cleaning Method
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W10345638A specifications

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