Hotpoint RAS300DMWW Use and Care Manual - Page 18

CARE AND CLEANING:&OHDQLQJWKH5DQJH±([WHULRU2YHQ Cleaning the Range - Exterior (Cont.) Drip Pans Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans. For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place WKHPLQDFRYHUHGFRQWDLQHURUDSODVWLFEDJ ZLWK1»4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth. The drip pans may also be cleaned in a dishwasher. &OHDQWKHDUHDXQGHUWKHGULSSDQVRIWHQ%XLOWXSVRLO especially grease, may catch fire. 'RQRWFRYHUWKHGULSSDQVZLWKIRLO8VLQJIRLOVRFORVH to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to the range. NOTE: If your cooktop is equipped with shiny, silvercolored drip pans, do not clean them in the self-cleaning oven. Permanent damage to the finish can occur. If your cooktop is equipped with black or gray porcelaincoated drip pans, they can be cleaned in the oven during WKHVHOIFOHDQLQJF\FOH%HIRUH\RXEHJLQDVHOIFOHDQLQJ cycle, remove any heavy soil from the drip pans and SODFHWKHPRQWKHSRUFHODLQFRDWHGRYHQUDFNV'RQRW place the drip pans directly on the oven bottom. After the self-cleaning cycle is completed and the drip pans are cool, wipe them with a damp cloth to remove any remaining ash or residue. Oven %HVXUHDOOFRQWUROVDUHRIIDQGDOOVXUIDFHVDUHFRROEHIRUHFOHDQLQJDQ\SDUWRIWKHRYHQ Oven Interior The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using steam clean process. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse. Manual Cleaning 'RQRWXVHRYHQFOHDQHUVVWURQJOLTXLGFOHDQVHUVVWHHO wool, or scouring pads on the interior of the oven. For soils on the oven bottom and other enameled surfaces, use a gentle abrasive containing oxalic acid, such as %DU.HHSHUV)ULHQG®, with a non-scratch sponge. Take care not to apply any abrasive cleaners or sponges to the door glass, as it will scratch the reflective coating. The oven interior and door glass may be cleaned using a soft cloth with a mild soap and water, or vinegar and water solution. After cleaning, rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Steam Cleaning Steam Cleaning is for cleaning light soil from your oven. To use the Steam Clean feature: 1. Start with the oven at room temperature. 2. Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven. 3RXUFXSRIZDWHURQWRWKHERWWRPRIWKHRYHQ 4. Close the door. 5. Turn your oven temperature knob to 200ºF. 6HWDWLPHUIRUPLQXWHV:KHQWLPHLVILQLVK turn oven temperature knob to Off. 7. Set a timer for 27 minutes to allow oven to cool down. 'RQRWRSHQWKHGRRUGXULQJWKH6WHDP&OHDQLQJ$WWKH end of the cycle, soak up the remaining water, and wipe the moisture-softened soil from the oven walls and door. Oven Exterior 'RQRWXVHRYHQFOHDQHUVDEUDVLYHFOHDQVHUVVWURQJ liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads or cleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven. &OHDQZLWKDPLOGVRDSDQGZDWHURUDVROXWLRQRI vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse. Oven Racks All oven racks may be cleaned by hand with an abrasive cleaner or steel wool. After cleaning the racks, use a soft cloth or paper towel to rub a small amount of vegetable oil on the left and right edges of the rack. This will ensure the racks are easy to slide in and out of the oven 18 49-88073 Rev. 2