49-80677-3 11CARE AND CLEANINGBe sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven.Control PanelFlat RacksIt’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after eachuse. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar andwater, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a softcloth.Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers,plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the controlpanel—they will damage the finish.Flat racks can be washed with warm, soapy water.Racks may be more difficult to slide with time or aftercleaning. If racks do become more difficult to slide, putsome vegetable oil on a soft cloth or paper towel andrub onto the left and right edges.Oven ExteriorOven InteriorDo not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strongliquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads, orcleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven.Clean with a mild soap and water or vinegar and watersolution. Rinse with clean water and dry with a softcloth. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they areat room temperature and not in direct sunlight.If stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a mildabrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results.Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces andbasting liquids containing acids may cause discolorationand should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfacescool, then clean and rinse.The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manuallyor by using the Steam Clean mode.Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato saucesand basting liquids containing acids may causediscoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Lethot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.Manual CleaningDo not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, strongliquid cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads, or cleaningpowders on the interior of the oven. Clean with amild soap and water or vinegar and water solution.Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Whencleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at roomtemperature.Steam Clean ModeSteam clean is intended to clean small spills usingwater and a low cleaning temperature.To use the Steam Clean feature, wipe grease and soilsfrom the oven. Pour one cup of water into the bottomof the oven. Close the door. Press the Steam Cleanpad and then press Start. Do not open the door duringthe steam clean as this will decrease the steam cleanperformance. Wipe out any excess water and anyremaining soil.Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface.To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsywater or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Alwayswipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Followthe cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steelsurface.To inquire about purchasing cleaning productsincluding stainless steel appliance cleaner or polishread the Assistance and Accessories sections at thebeginning of this manual.Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)Cleaning The Oven