Filter
Top Products
Cleaning and Maintenance
English 21
Cleaning - Oven
Daily Cleaning Daily cleaning of the inside of the oven is not necessary. When soil builds up, use
the self-clean function as explained in “Self Cleaning the Oven” on page 22. See
“Oven Cleaning Chart” on page 22 for instructions for specific surfaces and items.
Cleaning Guidelines
Avoid these cleaners • Do not use caustic cleaners such as Easy Off®. They may etch the surface.
Exterior finish / Porcelain
Enamel
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Nonabrasive cleansers such as
Fantastic
®
or Formula 409
®
.
• Mild abrasive cleansers such as
Bon Ami
®
, Ajax
®
, Comet
®
.
• Liquid cleaners such as Soft
Scrub
®
.
• Carefully reassemble the burner when
finished. Verify that the burner cap is
properly seated.
• Do not use a toothpick; it may break
off.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deterio-
rate the porcelain enamel. Remove
soil immediately.
• Do not use wet sponge or towel on
hot porcelain.
• Do not soak burner caps.
• Always apply minimal pressure with
abrasive cleaners.
• Never use oven cleaners, caustic
cleaning agents or abrasive cleaning
agents on exterior of range.
Exterior Finish / Stainless
Steel
• Hot water and detergent
• Non-abrasive cleaners such as
Fantastic
®
or Formula 409
®
.
Rinse and dry immediately.
• Cleaner polish such as Stainless
Steel Magic
®
to protect the finish
from staining and pitting;
enhances appearance.
• Hard water spots: Household
white vinegar.
• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen
King
®
stainless steel liquid
cleaner, Cameo
®
aluminum &
stainless steel cleaner, Bon Ami
®
.
• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers
Friend
®
.
• Stainless steel resists most food
stains and pit marks providing the sur-
face is kept clean and protected.
• Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or
paper towels.
• Wipe area dry to avoid water marks.
• Never allow food stains or salt to
remain on stainless steel for any
length of time.
• Rub lightly in the direction of polish
lines.
• Chlorine or chlorine compounds in
some cleaners are corrosive to stain-
less steel. Check ingredients on label
before using.
Igniters / Ceramic • Carefully wipe with a cotton swab
dampened with water, ammonia
or a non-abrasive cleaner such as
Formula 409
®
.
• Gently scrape soil off with a tooth-
pick.
• Keep the ignitor ports clean for proper
performance. It is necessary to clean
these when there is a boilover or
when the burner does not light even
though the electronic ignitors click.
• A damp igniter will prevent burner
from igniting. For proper burner per-
formance, keep ignitors clean and
dry.
• Remove any lint that may remain after
cleaning.
Table 5: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part/Material Suggested Technique(s) Important Reminders