Maytag X9112VUV - Manual (Page 13)

CARE AND CLEANING
CONTINUOUS CLEANING
OVEN, if equipped
NOTE; The oven door liner and oven
bottom are porcelain enamel. For
cleaning instructions, refer to the
cleaning chart on page 13,
WHAT IS THE CONTINUOUS
CLEANING OVEN?
The finish of the Continuous Cleaning
Oven is identified by its dark gray 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 soil.
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 soil will
begin to gradually reduce in size.
FACTORS AFFECTiNG LENGTH OF
CLEANiNG TIME
The higher the oven temperature, the
faster the cleaning action. The length of
cleaning time will depend on these
factors: Type of soil, amount or size of
soil, oven temperature and length of
time oven is in use. Time may vary from
a few minutes to several hours. Soil
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 clean, 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 clean effectively
without some manual help. The crusty
or varnish-like stains that form from
these spillovers clog 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 clear 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 flakes off. Varnish type stains
usually need to be softened with a small
amount of water or damp cloth.
Remaining soil 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 cleaning action
of the oven.