Maytag CWG3600 - Manual (Page 21)

Continuous Cleaning Oven
(select models)
Note; The oven door liner and oven bottom are
porcelain enamel. For cleaning Instructions,
refer to the cleaning chart on page 18.
What Is Hie Continuous Cleaning Oven?
The finish of the Continuous Cleaning Oven
contains a special catalyst and is Identified by
its dark gj-ay color, white stipple and rough,
porous texture. The rough texture prevents
grease spatters from forming beads which run
down the walls leaving unsightly streaks.
Rather, the rough texture absorbs spatters
and allows them to spread, thus exposing a
larger area to the hot oven air. The catalyst,
when exposed to heat, speeds the oxidation of
soli.
Cleaning action automatically begins
whenever the oven is turned on for baking or
roasting. The oven MUST be on for cleaning to
take place - no cleaning will occur when the
oven is off. The special catalytic finish must be
exposed to hot oven air before soli will begin to
graduaEy reduce in size.
Factors Affecting Length Of Cleaning Time
The higher the oven temperature, the faster
the cleaning action. The length of cleaning
time wUl depend on these factors: Type of soil,
amount or size of soU, oven temperature and
length of time oven is in use. Time may vary
from a few minutes to several hours. SoO
deposited at the end of a cycle may still be
visible. This will usually fade with continued
oven use until the soil gradually disappears or
can be wiped up manually. The oven will
appear presentably dean, even though some
spatters may be present.
Manually Cleaning Heavy Spillovers
The special finish will clean most spatters
during normal oven use unless there is a
heavy buildup of soil. Heavy spillovers such as
pie or casserole boilovers will not dean
effectively without some manual help. The
crusty or varnish-like stains that form from
these spillovers dog the pores and prevent the
special finish from being exposed to the hot
oven air. This greatly reduces the cleaning
effectiveness of the finish.
These crusty or varnish-like stains must
either be removed or broken up before
cleaning can effectively take place.
To Manually Clean Heavy Spillovers
Brush off heavy soil with a nylon brush or
plastic pad. Do not use paper towels, cloths
or sponges for the oven walls are porous and
particles of these materials will rub off on the
walls. Rinse area with dear water only.
Hints
Brittle crusts or stains can be loosened by
gently tapping stain with a wooden or plastic
utensil. Brush away any loose soil that fisikes
off. Varnish type stains usually need to be
softened with a small amoimt of water or
damp cloth. Remaining soli will gradually
reduce with continued oven use at normal
baking temperatures.
Do not use any type of oven cleaner,
powdered cleansers, soap, detergent or
paste on any continuous cleaning surface.
Also, do not use any abrasive materials,
steel wool, sharp instruments or scrapers
for they will damage the finish.
Avoid spillovers by using utensils that are
large enough to hold food. A cookie sheet or
piece of aluminum foil, just a little larger than
the pan, can be placed on the rack directly
below the rack holding the utensil to catch
spills.
Over a period of time, wear marks may appear
on the embossed rack supports. This Is
normal and results from sliding the racks in
and out of the oven. Wear marks will not affect
the deanlng action of the oven.
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