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Exterior

Painted and Decorative Trim

For general cleaning, use a cloth with hot soapy water. For more difficult soils 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

Warning
  • To avoid scratches, do not use steel wool pads.

Note
  • 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.

  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.

Oven Door

Caution
  • Do not use harsh cleaners or harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. Doing so can cause damage.

  • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass, since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

  • Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, or harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the 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 clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a fiberglass material that is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or remove this gasket.

A

Don’t hand clean oven door gasket

B

Do hand clean door

Oven Racks

Remove the oven racks before cleaning them.

  1. Clean with a mild, abrasive cleaner.

    • Food spilled into the tracks could cause the racks to become stuck.

  2. Rinse with clean water and dry.

Accessories

  • Clean the wire grill, baking tray, and other accessories with a soft cloth and hot, soapy water.

  • Do not clean the accessories in the dishwasher.