Maytag MER5550 Range User Manual


 
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Cleaning Chart -- continued
Parts Cleaning Procedure
Glass Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass.
Oven window Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner, Remove stubborn soil with a nonabrasive
Oven door cleaner such as Bon Ami and water. Rinse with clear water and dry.
Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaning agents.
They will damage glass.
Glass-Ce;ami£ .... Never use oven cleaners,'chIor_n'e bleach,'am'monia or'glasscleanerJ with "ammonial .......
Cooktop
(select models) NOTE: Call an authorized servicer if the glass-ceramic surface should crack, break or if metal
or aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop.
General Cleaning and Light Soil - Use soap and water and a clean cloth or paper towel,
or nonabrasive cleaner such as Boa Ami. Rinse and dry. Commercial cooktop cleaners may
also be used such as Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No. 20000001). Follow package directions.
, Heavy Soils or Metal Marks - Gently scrub with Cooktop Cleaning Creme and a plastic
scrubber. Reapply cleaner. Cover with damp paper towels to keep cleaner moist. Let stand for
30 to 45 minutes. Scrub again to remove remaining stain. Rinse and dry.
Burned-on or Crusty Soils - Hold razor blade scraper at 30°
angle and very carefully scrape off soil. Clean remaining soil
with method described above.
Melted Sugar or Plastic - Immediately turn element to LOW and
scrape from hot surface to a cool area. Then turn element OFF and
cool. Clean residue with razor blade scraper and Cooktop Cleaning
Creme as described above.
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Metal Finishes Wash with so and water, a as cle er, or uid spra .
Trim parts To prevent scratching or dulling of the finish, do not use mildly abrasive, abrasive, harsh or
caustic cleaners such as oven cleaners.
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Oven Racks ' Clean with soapy ter.
, Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and dry.
Racks will permanently discolor and may not slide smoothly if left in the oven during a
self-clean operation. If this occurs, wipe the rack and embossed rack supports with a small
amount of vegetable oil to restore ease of movement, then wipe off excess oil.
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Plastic Finishes When cool, clean'with soap a water, rinse a .
Door handles Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
Backguard trim
End caps NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic liquid or powdered cleansers on plastic
finishes. These cleaning agents will scratch or mar finish.
NOTE: To prevent staining or discoloration, wipe upfat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon,
vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade) immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth.
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