Cleaning the Exterior
Painted and Decorative Trim
For general cleaning, use a cloth with hot soapy
water. For more difficult soil and built-up grease,
apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave it
on for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and
dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Stainless Steel Surfaces
To avoid scratches, do not use steel wool pads.
1
Place a small amount of stainless steel
appliance cleaner or polish on a damp cloth or
paper towel.
2
Clean a small area, rubbing with the grain of the
stainless steel if applicable.
3
Dry and buff with a clean, dry paper towel or soft
cloth.
4
Repeat as necessary.
NOTE
To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive
cleaners on any of these materials.
NOTE
• Do not use a steel wool pad. it will scratch the
surface.
• To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm
sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or
polish.
• Always wipe in the direction of the metal
surface finish.
• Stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish can
be purchased online or from most retailers of
appliances or home goods.
Oven Door
• Use soapy water to thoroughly clean the oven door.
Rinse well. Do not immerse the door in water.
• You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass
of the oven door. Do not spray water or glass
cleaner on the door vents.
• Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, or
harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of
the oven door.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The oven door
gasket is made of a woven material that is essential
for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage, or remove this gasket.
CAUTION
Do not use harsh cleaners or harsh abrasive
cleaning materials on the outside of the oven
door. Doing so can cause damage.
Don't hand
clean oven
door gasket
Do hand
clean door
Cleaning the Knobs
For general cleaning, use a cloth with hot soapy
water. For more difficult soil and built-up grease, wipe
gently with a brush such as a toothbrush.
Do not use abrasive cleaners.
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