Maytag T2 - Manual (Page 16)

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CARE & CLEANING,
CONT.
CAUTION:
➢ 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
correctly replaced.
Cleaning Procedures
BACKGUARD & COOKTOP
PORCELAIN ENAMEL & TRIM ON
GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACES
Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal
and may crack or chip with misuse. It is
acid resistant, not acid proof. All
spillovers, especially acidic or sugary
spillovers, should be wiped up immedi-
ately 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
caustic cleaning agents on exterior fin-
ish of range.
BOILER PAN & INSERT
Never cover insert with aluminum foil as
this prevents the fat from draining to the
pan below.
➢ Place soapy cloth over insert and pan;
let soak to loosen soil.
➢ Wash in warm soapy water. Use soap
filled scouring pad to remove stubborn
soil.
➢ Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned
in dishwasher.
CLOCK AND CONTROL
PAD AREA
➢ To activate “Control Lock” for cleaning,
see page 6.
➢ Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
➢ Glass cleaners may be used if
sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT
spray directly on control pad and
display area.
CONTROL KNOBS
➢ Remove knobs in the OFF position by
pulling forward.
➢ Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abra-
sive cleaning agents as they may
scratch the finish.
➢ Turn on each element to be sure the
knobs have been correctly replaced.
ENAMEL (PAINTED)
SIDE PANELS, DOOR HANDLE,
STORAGE & WARMING DRAWERS
➢ When cool, wash with warm soapy
water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a
warm or hot surface with a damp cloth
as this may damage the surface and
may cause a steam burn.
➢ For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive
cleaning agents such as baking soda
paste or Bon Ami*. Do not use abra-
sive cleaners such as steel wool pads
or oven cleaners. These products will
scratch or permanently damage the
surface.
NOTE: Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up
spills, especially acidic or sugary spills.
Surface may discolor or dull if soil is not
immediately removed. This is especially
important for white surfaces.
GLASS
OVEN WINDOW & DOOR
➢ Avoid using excessive amounts of
water which may seep under or
behind glass causing staining.
➢ Wash with soap and water. Rinse with
clear water and dry. Glass cleaner
can be used if sprayed on a cloth first.
➢ Do not use abrasive materials such as
scouring pads, steel wool or powdered
cleaners as they will scratch glass.
GLASS-CERAMIC
COOKTOP
Never use oven cleaners, chlorine
bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners
with ammonia. NOTE: Call an autho-
rized servicer if the glass-ceramic top
should crack, break or if metal or alu-
minum foil should melt on the cooktop.
➢ Allow the cooktop to cool before
cleaning.
➢ General – Always clean cooktop after
each use, or when needed, with a
damp paper towel and Cooktop
Cleaning Creme* (Part No.
20000001)**. Then, buff with a clean,
dry cloth.
NOTE: Permanent stains will develop if
soil is allowed to cook on by repeatedly
using the cooktop when soiled.
➢ Heavy Soils or Metal Marks –
Dampen a “scratchless” or “never
scratch” scrubber sponge. Apply
Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part No.
20000001)** and scrub to remove as
much soil as possible. Apply a thin
layer of the creme over the soil, cover
with a damp paper towel and let stand
30 to 45 minutes (2-3 hours for very
heavy soil). Keep moist by covering
the paper towel with plastic wrap.
Scrub again, then buff with a clean dry
cloth.
NOTE: Only use a CLEAN, DAMP
“scratchless” pad that is safe for non-stick
cookware. The pattern and glass will be
damaged if the pad is not damp, if the
pad is soiled, or if another type of pad is
used.
➢ Burned-on or Crusty Soils – Scrub
with a “scratchless” or “never scratch”
scouring pad and Cooktop Cleaning
Creme*.
NOTE: Hold a razor blade scraper at a
30° angle and scrape any remaining soil.
Then, clean as described
above. Do not use
the razor blade for
daily cleaning as it
may wear the
pattern on the
glass.