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IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit
the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at
www.amana.com.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some
models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner, or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
■ affresh
®
Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See cover for contact information.
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers,
ammonia, or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may
stain.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers, or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are
in the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■ Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly
on panel.
■ affresh
®
Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See cover for contact information.
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
■ Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are OFF and elements
are cool.
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
BURNER BOWLS (on some models)
Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls,
make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the OFF
position.
Remove the coil element by pushing the edge of the coil element
toward the receptacle. Lift it enough to clear the burner bowl. Pull
the coil element straight away from the receptacle to remove. Lift
out the burner bowl.
Cleaning Method:
Chrome burner bowls
Wash frequently in warm, soapy water. (It is not recommended to
wash chrome bowls in a dishwasher.) A mild abrasive cleaner and
a plastic scrubber can be used to remove stubborn stains.
For heavily soiled bowls, place an ammonia-soaked paper towel
on the stains and allow to soak for a short time, then gently scrub
with a plastic scrubber.
SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models)
The coil cooktop will lift up to provide easy access for cleaning
beneath. Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the support
locks into place.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive
scrubbing pad.
■ affresh
®
Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See cover for contact information.
To avoid damage to the range, do not remove the cooktop.
OVEN CAVITY
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting
or faint white spots can result.
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser
can be used on a cool cavity.
If using commercial oven cleaners, follow package directions.
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
■ Steel-wool pad
■ For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
STORAGE DRAWER
Check that storage drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.
Cleaning Method:
■ Mild detergent
Oven Light (on some models)
The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before
replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the
control knobs are in the OFF position.
To Replace:
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.
RANGE CARE
General Cleaning
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