Maytag 500 Manual De Usuario

PART

PROCEDURE

CAUTION

Cleaning Procedures

• Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling

or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns.

• To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use.

• If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.

Cooktop –

Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid-resistant, not acid-

Porcelain Enamel

proof. All spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
• When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
• 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.

Clock and

• To activate control lock for cleaning, see Locking the Controls, page 15.

Control Pad

• Wipe with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the surface.

Area

• Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly on control pad and

display area.

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 element to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.

Cooktop –

Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia.

Glass-Ceramic

Important: Call an authorized servicer if the glass-ceramic top should crack, break or if metal or
aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop.
• Allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning.
• General --Clean cooktop after each use, or when needed, with a damp paper towel and Cooktop Cleaning

Creme* (Part No. 20000001)**. Then, buff with a clean dry cloth.

Important: Permanent stains will develop if soil is allowed to cook on by repeatedly using the cooktop
when soiled.

• Heavy Soils or Metal Marks -- Dampen a “scratchless” or “never scratch” scrubber sponge. Apply

Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part No. 20000001)** and scrub to remove as much soil as possible. Apply a
thin layer of the creme over the soil, cover with a damp paper towel and let stand 30 to 45 minutes (2-3
hours for very heavy soil). Keep moist by covering the paper towel with plastic wrap. Scrub again, then
buff with a clean, dry cloth.

Important: Only use a CLEAN, DAMP “scratchless” pad that is safe for non-stick cookware. The pattern and
glass will be damaged if the pad is not damp, if the pad is soiled, or if another type of pad is used.

• Burned-on or Crusty Soils -- Scrub with a “scratchless” or “never scratch” scouring pad and Cooktop

Cleaning Creme*.

Important: Hold a razor blade scraper at 30° angle and scrape any remaining soil. Then clean as
described above. Do not use the razor blade for daily cleaning as it may wear the pattern on
the glass.

• Melted Sugar or Plastic -- Immediately turn element to LOW and scrape sugar or

plastic from hot surface to a cool area. Then turn element OFF and allow to cool. Clean
residue with razor blade scraper and Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part No. 20000001)**.

Oven Window

• Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass, causing staining.

and Door – Glass

• Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a

cloth first.

• Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaners as they will

scratch glass.

* Brand names are registered trademarks of the
respective manufacturers.
** To order call 1-877-232-6771 U.S.A. and
1-800-688-8408 Canada.

Cont.