KitchenAid KODE500E maintenance schedule and special situations.
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| OVEN RACKS | not_stated | Clean racks and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to guides if the racks become difficult to slide. |
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Cleaning Cycle | before it becomes heavily soiled | Remove racks, cookware and foil, keep the room ventilated and leave the gasket undisturbed when self-cleaning. |
| OVEN CAVITY OVEN DOOR INTERIOR | after the oven cools | Remove food spills after cooling and avoid commercial oven cleaner. |
| STAINLESS STEEL | not_stated | Clean along the grain using the recommended nonabrasive method. |
| CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR | not_stated | Apply glass cleaner to a soft cloth rather than spraying the panel. |
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