Cleaning Cautions; Cleaning Chart; Cleaning Procedure - Maytag T1 Guía De Usuario

Cleaning CAUTIONS:

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Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and
possible burns.

Cleaning Chart

Parts

Cleaning Procedure

Backguard & Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant, not acid proof.
Cooktop All spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
porcelain enamel • When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
(cooktop on coil sur- • Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping.
face, trim on glass- • Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range.
ceramic surface)
Broiler Pan Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below.
and Insert • 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 & Control • To activate "Control Lock" for cleaning, see page 7.
Pad Area • 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 abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
• Turn on each element to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
Cooktop, • Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia. NOTE: Call an authorized
glass-ceramic servicer if the glass-ceramic top should crack, break or if metal or aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop.
(select models) • 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* and scrub to remove as much soil as possible. Apply a thin layer of the creme, cover with a damp
paper towel and let stand 30 to 45 minutes (2 to 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" scrubber sponge and Cooktop Cleaning
Creme*. NOTE: Hold a razor blade scraper at 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.
• Melted Sugar or Plastic – Immediately turn element to LOW and scrape sugar or plastic from hot
surface to a cool area. Then turn element OFF and allow to cool. Clean residue with razor blade
scraper and Cooktop Cleaning Creme*.
Drip Bowls, • When cool, wash after each use, rinse and dry to prevent staining or discoloration.
chrome • To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy water, then use mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub* and a plastic
(select models) scouring pad. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.
* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
** To order direct, call 1-800-688-8408.
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To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance
after each use.
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If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
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