Maytag electric range Owner's Manual page 12

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ABOUT CLEANING PRODUCTS
Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Test a small inconspicuous area using a very light
pressure to see if the surface may scratch or discolor.
This is particularly important for porcelain enamel, highly
polished or shiny metal or plastic surfaces, and painted
surfaces.
Glass Cleaners -- Bon Ami, Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex.
Dishwashing Liquid Detergents -- Dawn, Dove, Ivory,
Joy.
Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners -- Fantastik, Formula 409.
Non-Abrasive Cleaners -- Bon Ami, paste of baking
soda and water.
Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid All Purpose
Cleansers -- Ajax, Barkeepers Friend, Cameo, Comet,
Soft Scrub.
PARTS CLEANING AGENTS
Broiler pan and S Soap and water
insert, select
S Plastic or soap
models
S Dishwasher
Control knobs S Soap and water
S Mild liquid sprays
S Glass cleaners
Drip bowls, S Soap and water
chrome
S Plastic scouring
pads
S Mild abrasive
cleaners
S Flitz Metal Polish
Elements,
oven and coil
CLEANING CHART
CLEANING CHART
Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from
draining to pan below.
filled scouring pad
1. Remove from oven after use. Cool then pour off grease.
2. Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.
3. Wash in warm soapy water. Use soap filled scouring pad to remove
4. Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
For ease of cleaning, turn off knob and remove by pulling forward.
1. Wash, rinse, and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may
2. Turn on each element to be sure knobs have been correctly replaced.
Do not cover drip bowls with aluminum foil.
Bowls can permanently discolor over time, if exposed to excessive heat, or if
soil is allowed to bake on. The discoloration will not affect the cooking
performance.
1. After each use, wash, rinse and dry.
2. If heavily soiled, gently scrub with plastic scouring pad. If soil is allowed
3. A non-abrasive metal polish such as Flitz may be used to help remove
1. Elements are self-cleaning. Soil will burn off as elements are used.
2. Do not spray oven cleaner on elements, electrical hook up or connection.
3. Do not immerse coil-type surface elements in water.
Non-Abrasive or Scratchless Plastic or Nylon
Scouring Pads or Sponges -- Chore Boy Plastic
Cleaning Puff, Scrunge Scrub Sponges, or Scotch-Brite
No Scratch, Cookware or Kitchen Sponge.
Abrasive Scouring Pads -- S.O.S., Brillo Steel Wool
Soap, Scotch-Brite Pads.
(Brand names for the above cleaning products are registered
trademarks of the respective manufacturers.)
S Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and
possible burns.
S If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
S To prevent staining or discoloration, clean
appliance after each use.
CLEANING PROCEDURES
stubborn soil.
scratch the finish and remove the markings.
to burn on, it may be impossible to remove.
blue/gold heat stains. Flitz is available in many automotive supply and
hardware stores. These stains are caused by overheating, and normally
occur over a period of time. They are usually permanent. Follow package
directions.
CAUTION