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11
General Cleaning
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.
In Canada, visit our
website at www.amana.ca.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested rst
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 nish.
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.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-lled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with
one-time or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■ affresh
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016:
See cover for contact information.
■ Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
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.
CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use steel wool,
abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or
ammonia.
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry
thoroughly to avoid streaking and staining.
Use affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051,
Cooktop Cleaning Pads Part Number W10391473 and Cooktop
Scraper Part Number WA906B to clean and remove stains from
the cooktop. Use Cooktop Protectant Part Number 31463A
regularly to avoid stain buildup, pitting, and scratching, while
conditioning the cooktop for easier future cleaning. These can
be ordered as accessories. See the “Accessories” section for
more information. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades.
Store razor blades out of the reach of children.
Light to moderate soil
■ Paper towels or clean damp sponge
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
■ Cooktop Scraper:
Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm.
You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the
cooktop.
■ affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub
product into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad.
Continue rubbing until white lm disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks, and discoloration
■ affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser with
Cooktop Cleaning Pads:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product
into soil with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing
until white lm disappears.
Burned-on soil
■ affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner, Cooktop Cleaning Pads, and
Cooktop Scraper:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product
into soil with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Hold scraper as at
as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn
spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
■ affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product
into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue
rubbing until white lm disappears. The marks will not
totally disappear, but after many cleanings they will
become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
■ affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product
into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue
rubbing until white lm disappears. Scratches and
abrasions do not affect cooking performance, and after
many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
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.
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