Amana AEP222VAW Manuel D’Utilisation
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RANGE CARE
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.
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
may affect the finish.
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
may affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
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Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
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All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are
in the OFF position.
in the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
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Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.
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.
panel.
■
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
COIL ELEMENTS
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”
Cleaning Method:
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Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements
are cool.
are cool.
BURNER BOWLS
Cleaning Method:
Chrome burner bowls
Wash frequently in warm sudsy 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.
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.
on the stains and allow to soak for a short time, then gently scrub
with a plastic scrubber.
Porcelain burner bowls
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Warm soapy water or dishwasher
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Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
■
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not
included):
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
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Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge,
not directly on panel.
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge,
not directly on panel.
■
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
OVEN CAVITY
Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
On some models, the oven door can be removed. See “Oven
Door” first.
Door” first.
Cleaning Method:
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Steel-wool pad