Electrolux Frigidaire FFGF3005MQ, Use & Care Manual

13

CARE & CLEANING

Cleaning recommendation table

Surface type

Recommendation

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Control knobs

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Painted body parts

• 

Painted decorative trim

• 

Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim 

pieces

For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. 

For more difficult soils and 

built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 

30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. 

Do not 

use abrasive cleaners 

on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to the 

OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after 

cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob 

into place.

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Control panel

• 

Decorative trim

 (some models)

Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF and if needed remove any 

knobs from the panel. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth.  

Be sure

 to 

squeeze excess water from the dishcloth

before

 wiping the control panel; 

especially when wiping around  the controls area. Excess water in or around the 

controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and 

a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping the 

control panel.

• 

Stainless Steel 

(some models)

Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water 

and a cloth. 

Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or 

chlorine.

 Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that 

are especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to wipe the clean-

ers off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be 

removed.

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Oven interior & door liner

• 

Porcelain enamel broiler pan 

and broiler pan insert 

(some 

models)

Gentle scouring with a soapy non-abrasive scouring pad will remove most spots. 

Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. 

If necessary

, cover difficult 

spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean 

water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive scouring 

pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar 

or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on 

the surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

The oven interior is porcelain coated and is safe to clean using oven cleaners 

following manufacturer’s instructions. After cleaning, remove any oven cleaner or 

the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. 

Do not 

spray oven 

cleaner on any electrical controls or switches. 

Do not 

spray or allow oven cleaner 

to build up on the oven temperature sensing bulb. 

Do not 

spray cleaner on oven 

door trim, door gasket, plastic drawer glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of 

the range.

Clean any soils from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket 

and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. Clean with hot, soapy 

water. Rinse using clean water and a cloth.

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Oven racks

Remove oven racks from oven before cleaning.

 Clean by using a mild, 

abrasive cleaner following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water and 

dry.

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Oven door

Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. 

Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. 

Do not

 immerse the door in water. 

Do not spray or allow water or the glass 

cleaner to enter the door vents.

 Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders 

or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.

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Cooktop surface

• 

Surface burners

Do not

 use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See Cleaning the cooktop and 

surface burner instructions provided in the 

Care & cleaning

 section.