Care & cleaning, Before you call for service, Cleaning procedures – Maytag 8111P504-60 User Manual

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• Be sure appliance is off and all parts

are cool before handling or cleaning.
This is to avoid damage and possible
burns.

• To prevent staining or discoloration,

clean appliance after each use.

• If a part is removed, be sure it is cor-

rectly replaced.

Cleaning
Procedures

BURNER CAPS AND SEALED
GAS BURNERS

Removable Burner Caps
•
Allow burner to cool. Remove burner cap

and wash in soapy water with a plastic
scouring pad. For stubborn soils, clean
with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or
Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part
#20000001)** and a sponge.

• Do not clean in dishwasher or self-clean-

ing oven.

Sealed Gas Burner
•
Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool.

Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad.
For stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled,
nonabrasive pad.

• Be careful not to get water into the center

of the burner.

• Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If the

ignitor is wet or damaged the surface
burner will not light.

• To ensure even cooking performance, keep

burner ports free of food soils/debris.

BURNER GRATES

• Wash grates with warm, soapy water and

a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad. For
stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled,
nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning
Creme (Part #20000001)** and a sponge. If
soil remains, reapply Cooktop Cleaning
Creme, cover with a damp paper towel
and soak for 30 minutes. Scrub again, rinse
and dry.

• Do not clean in dishwasher or self-clean-

ing oven.

CONTROL KNOBS

• Remove knobs in the OFF position by

pulling up.

• Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive

cleaning agents as they may scratch the
finish.

• Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs

have been correctly replaced.

COOKTOP - PORCELAIN
ENAMEL

Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and
may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid
resistant, not acid proof. All spillovers, espe-
cially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be
wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
• When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse

and dry.

• Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with

a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or
chipping.

• Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caus-

tic cleaning agents on exterior finish of
cooktop.

COOKTOP - STAINLESS STEEL
(SELECT MODELS)

• DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PROD-

UCT CONTAINING CHLORINE
BLEACH.

• ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN

WHEN CLEANING.

• Daily Cleaning/Light Soil –– Wipe with

one of the following - soapy water, white
vinegar/water solution, Formula 409 Glass
and Surface Cleaner* or a similar glass
cleaner - using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
and dry. To polish and help prevent finger-
prints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic
Spray (Part No. 20000008)**.

• Moderate/Heavy Soil –– Wipe with one of

the following - Bon Ami*, Smart Cleanser*,
or Soft Scrub* - using a damp sponge or soft
cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be
removed with a damp Scotch-Brite* pad;
rub evenly with the grain. Rinse and dry.
To restore luster and remove streaks, fol-

Care & Cleaning

* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
** To order call 1-877-232-6771 USA and 1-800-688-8408 Canada.

Before You
Call for
Service

low with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.

• Discoloration –– Using a damp sponge or

soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel
Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry. To
remove streaks and restore luster, follow
with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.

SURFACE BURNER FAILS TO LIGHT.

• Check to be sure plug is securely inserted

into receptacle.

• Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or

replace fuse.

• Check power supply.
• Check to be sure burner is correctly rated

for your kind of gas.

• Check to be sure burner ports or ignition

ports are not clogged.

• Check to be sure ignitor is dry and clicking.

Burner will not light if ignitor is damaged,
soiled or wet. If ignitor doesn’t click, turn
control knob OFF.

• Check to be sure burner cap is correctly

seated on the burner base.

• Check that the gas supply is on.

SURFACE BURNER FLAME LIFTS
OFF PORTS.

• Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the grate

above.

• Contact an authorized servicer.

THE FLAME IS UNEVEN.

• Burner ports may be clogged.
• Flame may need to be adjusted. Contact an

authorized servicer.

SURFACE BURNER FLAME IS
YELLOW IN COLOR.

• Contact an authorized servicer.
• Some yellow tips on the flame are accept-

able when using LP gas.

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