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General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
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 damage.
■ Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
■ Vinegar for hard water spots.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
OVEN DOOR INTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
■ Self-Clean cycle:
For optimal door cleaning result, wipe away any deposits with
a damp sponge before running cycle.
CONTROL PANEL
Activate the Button Lock to avoid touch screen activation during
cleaning. See “Button Lock” section.
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
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-Clean cycle: See “CustomClean™ Self-Cleaning with
Adjustable Levels and Auto Lock” first.
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
■ Self-Clean cycle:
See “CustomClean™ Self-Cleaning with Adjustable Levels
and Auto Lock” first. Remove racks, or they will discolor and
become difficult to slide. If this happens, a light coating of
vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.
■ Steel-wool pad
Oven Lights
The oven lights are 120-volt, 25-watt maximum halogen bulbs.
They will come on when the oven door is opened. On double
oven models, both upper and lower lights will come on when
either door is opened. The oven lights will not work during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. When the oven door is closed, touch LIGHT
to turn light on or off.
To Replace:
Before replacing the bulb, make sure the oven is off and cool.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove glass light cover by grasping the front edge and
pulling away from oven.
3. Remove bulb from socket.
4. Replace bulb, using tissue or wearing cotton gloves to handle
bulb. To avoid damage or decreasing the life of the new bulb,
do not touch bulb with bare fingers.
5. Replace bulb cover by snapping back into wall.
6. Reconnect power.