Maytag X9112VUV warranty Care and Cleaning, Cleaning Chart

CARE AND CLEANING	11
CLEANING CHART (continued)

Oven bottom • Soap and water

•Porcelain enamel • Paste of baking soda andwater

•Non-abrasive plastic pad

•Oven cleaner

Oven cavity Cleaning action begins whenever the

•Continuous Clean ovenis on. The oven muat be used _or

Oven, see page cleaning to take place. Higher oven

tl.	teynperaturesand longer baking times
	speed the cleaning action.
Oven cavity	• Soap and water
• Porcelain oven	• Mildabrasive cleaners
• Oven door liner	• Plastic pad
	• Oven cleaner

NOTE: The ovenbottom forthe Continuous CleanOven isporcelain. Followinstructions below.

Porcelain oven bottom: Clean, when cool, with soap and water, non-abrasive plastic pad or oven cleaner. Rinse with clear water. To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom by it) using large enough ccokware to prevent boilovers; (2) place a piece of aluminumfoil, that is slightly largerthan the ccokware, on the lower rack. NEVER place foil directly on the oven bottom.

Protect oven bottom against acid spills (milk, cheese, tomato, lemon juice, etc.) or sugary spills (pie filling) as they may pit or discolor the oven bottom.

For easier cleaning, oven bottom can be removed and cleaned at the sink. Do not soak or immerse oven bottom in water or place under running water.

Brush off heavy soil with a nylon or plastic pad. Do not use paper towels, cloths, or sponges becausethe oven waUsare porousand par'dolesofthese materials wiltrub off on the walls. Rinse area with clean water only. Do not use any type of oven cleaner cleanser or detergent on this surface.

Clean oven interior with soap and water; rinse, Use cleansing powders or a plastic scouring padto remove stubbornsoil. Wipeacid or sugar stains as soon as the oven is cool as these stains may discolor or etch the porcelain. Do not use metallic scouring pads as they will scratch the porcelain. To make cleaning easier, place 1/2 cup householdammonia ina shallow glass and leaveina cold ovenovernight. The ammonia fumes wilt helploosen theburned on grease andfood. Ovencleanerscan be usedon the porcelain oven but follow manufacturer'sdirections. If oven cleaner was used thoroughly rinse oven cavity and capillary tube which is located at the top of the oven. Oven cleanerscan not be used on the cor_inuous cleaning oven finish.

Oven racks	I • Soap and water	Clean with soapy water. Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap filled
	• Cleansing powders	securing pad. Rinse and dry.
	• Plastic pad
	• Soap fiLLedscouring pad	NOTE: If racks become difficultto slide, a thin coat ofvegetable oil onthe undersideof
		the rack will make sliding easier.
Plastic finishes	• Soap and water	When surface is cool, clean with soap andwater; rinse, and dry. Use a window cleaner

•Door handles• Non-abrasive plastic pad or sponge and a soft cloth.

•Trim

• Overlays		NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic liquid or powdered cleaning
• Knob		agents on plastic finishes. These cleaning agents will scratch or marr 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.
I Silicone rubber	• Soap and water	Wash withsoap and water, rinse and dry. Do not remove door gasket.
• Doorgasket

HOW TO REMOVE WALL OVEN FOR CLEANING OR SERVICING
Follow these		procedures to remove	4, Remove the screwsthat secure the	NOTE: A qualified servicer should
appliancefor cleaningor servicing:			wall oven to the cabinet, Remove	disconnect and	reconnect the gas
1, Shut-off gas supplyto appliance,			ovenfromcabinet,	supply,
				WARNING: Possible risks may result
2.	Disconnect	electrical supply to	5. Reverseproceduretoreinstall.If gas	from abnormal	usage, including
	appliance,		line has been disconnected,check	excessiveloadingofthe ovendoorand
			forgasleaksafterreconnection.See	of the risk of tip over, should the
3.	Disconnect	gas supply tubing to	Installation Instructionsfor gas leak	appliance not be reinstalledaccording
	appliance,		test method,	to the installation instructions.