Care & Cleaning; Cleaning Cautions; Cleaning Chart; Cleaning Procedure - Maytag WT-TOD Guía De Usuario

Care & Cleaning

Cleaning CAUTIONS:

• 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

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.
(select models)
• Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in dishwasher.
Surface Burners • Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils, use a
- Conventional non-abrasive cleaner and a cloth. Try to prevent the cleaner from seeping into the gas ports as this will affect the
- Sealed flame. If the cleaner does enter the ports, clean with a soft bristle brush or a straight pin especially the port
below the ignitor. Do not enlarge or distort holes.
• Be careful not to get water into burner ports.
• Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If the ignitor is wet or damaged the surface burner will not light.
• Conventional Burners: Dry burners in the oven set at 170° F.
Burner Box The burner box is located under the lift-up cooktop. Clean frequently to remove spillovers. If soil is allowed
- Conventional to accumulate, it may damage the finish.
Burners Only • Remove grates and surface burners. Raise lift-up top.
• Clean with soap and water, rinse and dry.
• For stubborn soils, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda/water paste or Bon Ami*, and
a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad.
Burner Grates • Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad. For stubborn soils, clean with
a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or a sponge and Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part #20000001).**
• For burned on soils, remove grates, place on newspapers and carefully spray with commercial oven cleaner.
(Do not spray surrounding surfaces.) Place in plastic bags for several hours or over night. Wearing rubber
gloves, remove from bags. Wash, rinse, dry and replace on cooktop.
Clock and Control • Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
Pad Area • Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly on control pad and display.
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 burner to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
Cooktop, Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant, not acid
Backguard & proof. All spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
Control Knob Area • When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
(porcelain enamel) • Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping.
• Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range.
Enamel, painted • When cool, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp
- Side panels cloth as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn.
- Broiler • For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda/water paste or Bon Ami*. Do not
compartment or use abrasive, caustic or harsh cleaning agents such as steel wool pads or oven cleaners. These products will
lower panel scratch or permanently damage the surface.
- Oven door NOTE: Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acidic or sugary spills. Surface may discolor or dull if
soil is not immediately removed. This is especially important for white surfaces.
(select models)
- Door handles
(select models)
Glass • Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass causing staining.
(select models)
- Oven window • Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a cloth first.
- Oven door • Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaning agents. They will scratch
the glass.
* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
** To order call 1-800-688-8408.
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• To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance
after each use. • If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.