Siemens HG2516UC - Manual (Page 29)

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Use - The Cooktop
Care and Cleaning
Self Help
After self-cleaning, the entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried.
If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.
• Always use the mildest cleaner that will remove the soil.
• Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain.
• Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.
• Rinse thoroughly with a minimum of water so it does not drip into door slots.
• Dry to avoid water marks.
The cleaners listed in this manual indicate types of products to use and are not being endorsed. Use all products
according to package directions.
Care and Cleaning - Oven
CLEANING METHOD PART
Racks Wash with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Or, gently rub with cleansing powder or soap
(Oven, filled pads as directed. If oven racks are cleaned in the oven during the self-clean mode, they will lose
Warming their shiny finish and may not glide smoothly. If this happens, wipe the rack edges with a small amount
Drawer) of vegetable oil, then wipe off excess.
Fiberglass DO NOT HAND CLEAN GASKET.
Gasket
Glass Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. Use Fantastik ® or Formula 409 ® to remove grease
spatters and stubborn stains.
Painted Clean with hot sudsy water or apply Fantastik ® or Formula 409 ® to a clean sponge or paper towel
Surfaces and wipe clean. Avoid using powdered cleansers, steel wool pads and oven cleaners.
Porcelain Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a dry towel. Do not use a
Surfaces moistened sponge/towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or apply Bon-Ami ® or
Soft Scrub ® to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains, gently use soap filled pads. It is
normal for porcelain to craze (fine lines) with age due to exposure from heat and food soil.
Stainless Always wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soapy sponge then rinse and dry.
Steel Or, wipe with Fantastik ® or Formula 409 ® sprayed onto a paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless
Steel Magic ® and a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white vinegar. Use Bar
Keeper’s Friend ® to remove heat discoloration.
Probe Clean probe by hand with detergent and hot water. Then rinse and dry. Do not soak or clean in
dishwasher.
Plastic & When cool, clean with soapy water, rinse and dry.
Controls
Drawers When cool, wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.
(Warming
& Storage)