]9 Maintenance
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Cleaning Products Maintenance
Because ofthe many new cleaningproductsintroducedinthe Oven Door
marketplace each year, it is not possible to list all products A_A C
that can be safely used to clean this appliance. Listed below AUTIONS:
are just a few examples of recommended products. • Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an open
ALWAYS READ THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUC- oven door This could cause the range to tip over.
TIONS to be sure the cleaner can be safely used on this break the door. or injure the user.
appliance. • Do not attempt to open or close door or operate oven
To determine if a cleaning product is safe, test a small until door is properly replaced.
inconspicuous area using a very light pressure to see if the • Never place fingers between hinge and front oven
surface may scratch or discolor. This isparticularly important frame. Hinge arms are spring mounted. If acciden_
for porcelain enamel, highly polished, shiny, painted, or tally hit. the hinge will slam shut against oven frame
plastic surfaces, and could injure your fingers.
The following brands may help you to make an appropriate To remove:
selection:
1. When cool, open the oven door to the broil stop position
• Glass Cleaners - Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex. (Avoid glass (opened about four inches). I .
cleaners with ammonia on glass-ceramic cooking sur-
faces.) 2. Grasp door at each side. Do not
use the door handle to lift door.
• Dishwashing Liquid Detergents - Dawn, Ivory, Joy.
3. Lift up evenly until door clears
• Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners - Fantastik, Formula 409. hinge arms.
• Multi-Surface Cleaners - Formula 409 Glass & Surface,
Windex Glass & Surface. To replace:
• Nonabrasive Cleaners - Bon Ami, paste of baking soda 1. Grasp door at each side.
and water. 2. Align slots in the door with the hinge arms on the range.
• Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleaners - Ajax, Bar- 3. Slide the door down onto the hinge arms until the door is
keepers Friend, Cameo, Soft Scrub, Smart Cleanser. (Note: completely seated on the hinges. Push down on the top
If the cleaner is recommended for use on plastic, glass, or corners of the door to completely seat door on hinges.
porcelain finishes, it can be used on the same type of Door should not appear crooked.
appliance finish.)
NOTE: The oven door on a new range may feel "spongy"
• Nonabrasive or Scratchless Plastic or Nylon Scouring when it is closed. This is normal and will decrease with
Pads or Sponges - Chore Boy Plastic Cleaning Puff, use.
Scrunge Scrub Sponges, Scotch-Brite No Scratch Pads.
• Abrasive SeouringPads - S.O.S., Brillo Steel Wool Soap,
Scotch-Brite Wool Soap Pads.
(Brand names for the above cleaning products are registered
trademarks of the respective manufacturers.)