Care and cleaning of the oven,
Donot rub or cleonthe door gasket-
it hasan extremdy low resistanceto
abrasion.
Ifyou notice the gasketbecoming worn,
frayed or damagedin any way or if it
has becomedisplacedon the door, you
should haveit replaced.
Door (onself-cleanovens)
Toclean the inside of the door:
Becausethe area insidethe gasket is
cleaned during the self-clean cycle,you do
not need to clean this by hand.
Thearea outside the gasket and the door
liner can be cleaned with a soap-filled
scouring or plastic pad, hot water and
detergent. Rinsewell with a vinegar and
water solution.
Toclean the outsideof the door:
Usesoap and water to thoroughly cleanthe
top, sidesand front of the oven door. Rinse
well. You may also use a glass cleaner to
cleanthe glass on the outside of the door.
Donot let water drip into the vent openings.
,, If any stain on the door vent trim is
persistent,use a soft abrasive cleanerand a
sponge-scrubber for best results.
Spillageof marinades, fruit juices, tomato
saucesand basting materials containing
acids may cause discoloration and should
be wiped up immediately. When surface is
cool,clean and rinse.
Donot use oven cleaners,cleaning powders
or harsh abrasives on the outside of the
door.
Do not allow food spills with a
high sugar or acid content (such as
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or
pie filling) to remain on the surface.
They may cause a dull spot even
after cleaning.
Door (on models with a knob for the lower oven)
Toclean the inside of the door'.
Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavyspattering or spilloversmay require
cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner. Soap-
filled scouring pads may also be used.
If necessary,you may usean oven cleaner.
Follow the package directions.
Cleanthe inside of the oven window with
a mild non-scratching cleaner and a damp
cloth.
Toclean the outside of the door:
Usesoap and water to thoroughly clean the
top, sidesand front of the oven door. Rinse
well. You may also use a glass cleaner to
clean the glass on the outside of the door.
Donot let water drip into the vent openings.
Spillageof marinades,fruit juices, tomato
sauces and basting materials containing
acids may cause discoloration and should
be wiped up immediately. When surface is
cool, clean and rinse.
Donot use oven cleaners,cleaning powders
or harsh abrasives on the outside of the
door.
...... Oven Racks
Cleanthe oven racks with an abrasive cleanser
or soap-filled scouring pad. After cleaning,
rinsethe racks with clean water and dry with a
clean cloth.
NOTE:Theoven racksmay be cleaned in the
self-cleaningoven.However, the racks will
darkenin color,lose their luster and become
hard to slideif cleaned during the self-cleaning
cycle.Youcan wipe the rack supports with
cooking oil after self-cleaningto make the racks
slide more easily.
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After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan
and grid anywhere in the oven.
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Broiler Pan & Grid
Do not cleanthe broiler pan or grid in a self-
cleaning oven.
After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the
oven. Removethe grid from the pan. Carefully
pour out the grease from the pan into a proper
container.
Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot
water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
Iffood has burned on, sprinkle the grid with
detergent while hot and cover with wet paper
towels or a dishcloth. Soakingthe pan will
remove burned-on foods.
Boththe broiler pan and grid may be cleaned
with a commercial oven cleaner.
Boththe broiler pan and grid can also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.