Amana AWO6317SF
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Amana AWO6317SF maintenance schedule and special situations.
Maintenance schedule
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| STAINLESS STEEL | not_stated | Use the specified stainless cleaner in the direction of the grain and avoid abrasive pads and cleaners. |
| METALLIC PAINT | not_stated | Avoid abrasive, bleach, rust-removal, ammonia and lye cleaners on a fitted painted surface. |
| CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR | not_stated | Apply glass cleaner to a soft cloth instead of directly to the panel and avoid abrasive materials. |
| OVEN RACKS | not_stated | Clean racks using the manual’s steel-wool method. |
| OVEN RACKS | For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide | Apply a light film of vegetable oil to the rack guides when discolored racks become difficult to move. |
| Cleaning cycle did not work on all spills | not_stated | Follow the manual’s additional cleaning-cycle guidance for remaining soil and use the specified cleaner for stubborn deposits. |
Special situations
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare Oven | Before self-cleaning | Remove racks, cookware, foil and fitted probes, wipe loose soil and clean around the frame without disturbing the gasket. |
| Self-Cleaning Cycle | during the Self-Cleaning cycle | Keep children away, ventilate the kitchen and move birds elsewhere while keeping vents unobstructed. |
| Self-Cleaning Cycle | 12 hours must pass before the next Self-Cleaning | Allow the printed waiting period before starting another cycle and select the level appropriate to the soil. |
| remove ash | Once the oven has completely cooled | Wipe cooled ash with a damp cloth and avoid putting a cold wet cloth on hot glass. |
| General Cleaning | Before cleaning | Switch the controls off and let the oven cool, using mild soap, water and a soft cloth unless the surface instructions specify otherwise. |
| EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES | as soon as the entire oven is cool | Clean acidic food spills promptly after cooling with a nonabrasive method and avoid scrubbing the rating plate. |
| OVEN CAVITY | after the oven cools | Remove food spills after cooling and follow the self-clean instructions without using commercial oven cleaner. |
| Oven Lights | Before replacing | With the oven cool and controls off, disconnect power and replace the lamp with a standard 40-watt appliance bulb before restoring the cover and supply. |
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