Maytag T1 - Manual (Page 19)

Cleaning Chart -- continued
Parts
Glass
Oven window
Oven door
Cleaning Procedure
Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass.
Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. 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-Ceramic
Cooktop
{select models)
Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia.
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 Bon Ami. Rinse and dry. Commercial cooktop cleaners may
also beused 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, Plastic or Aluminum Foil - 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.
Metal Finishes
Trim parts
Wash with soap and water, a glass cleaner, or mild liquid sprays.
To prevent scratching or dulling of the finish, do not use mildly abrasive, abrasive, harsh or
caustic cleaners such as oven cleaners.
Oven Interior
Oven Racks
Follow instructions on pages 15-16 for Self-Cleaning Oven.
• Clean with soapy water.
• 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.
Plastic Finishes
Door handles
Backguard trim
End caps
• When cool, clean with soap and water, rinse and dry.
• Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or cau.stic liquid or powdered cleansers on plastic
finishes. These cleaning agents will scratch or mar finish.
NOTE: To prevent staining or discoloration, wipe up fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon,
vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade) immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth.
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