Oven Care and Cleaning
The entire oven, except the oven gasket, can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried.
If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.
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Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job.
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Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain.
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Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.
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Rinse thoroughly with a minimum of water so it does not drip into door slots.
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Dry to avoid water marks.
The cleaners recommended below indicate a type and do not constitute an endorsement.
Use all products according to package directions.
Refer to oven illustration on Page 6 to identify oven parts.
PART
Chrome Plated
Wash with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Or, gently rub with Soft Scrub
- Oven racks
Comet
formula) can be used, but may cause darkening and discoloration.
If Racks are cleaned in the oven during the self-clean mode, they will lose their shiny finish and
permanently change to a metallic gray.
slide well. The Extendable Rack (C oven models) should not be left in oven during self-clean.
Fiberglass Knit
DO NOT HAND CLEAN GASKET.
- Door seal
gasket
Spray Windex
Glass
409
- Control panel
- Door front
Painted *
Clean with hot sudsy water or apply Fantastik
towel and wipe clean. Avoid using powdered cleansers and steel wool pads.
Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a dry towel. Do not use a
Porcelain
moistened sponge/towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or apply Bon-
- Oven front
Ami
frame
S.O.S.
- Oven cavity
and food soil.
- Broil pan and
grid
Reflective Glass
Clean with hot sudsy water and sponge or plastic scrubber. Rub stubborn stains with vinegar,
- Interior door
Windex
window
Always wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soapy sponge; rinse and dry. Or, wipe with Fantastik
Stainless Steel
or Formula 409
- Control panel
a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white vinegar. Use Zud
- Door front
Barkeeper's Friend
Probe
Clean probe by hand with detergent and hot water. Rinse and dry.
Do not soak or clean in dishwasher.
* Door frame, side trim, control panel trim, oven cooling vents, door handle, door cooling vent and trim, door
end caps.
Oven Finishes / Cleaning Method
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, Ajax
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, Brillo
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or S.O.S.
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or Glass Plus
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to remove grease spatters.
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or Soft Scrub
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to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains, gently use Brillo
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pads. It is normal for porcelain to craze (fine lines) with age due to exposure from heat
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, ammonia or Bon-Ami
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sprayed onto a paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless Steel Magic
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to remove heat discoloration.
CLEANING METHOD
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pads as directed. Easy Off
Coat rack slides lightly with vegetable oil if they do not
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onto a cloth first, then wipe to clean. Use Fantastik
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or Formula 409
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. DO NOT USE HARSH ABRASIVES.
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SEM/SEMW Oven Care and Use Manual
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or Dow
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Oven Cleaners (cold oven
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first to a clean sponge or paper
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, Bon-Ami
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,
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or Formula
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or
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and
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, Cameo
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or