Most people hate the job of cleaning an oven, but it has to be done sooner or later. In this article, we will show you how to clean a Maytag oven.
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How To Clean A Maytag Oven
Below, we show you the most effective ways to clean a Maytag oven…
1. Oven Cleaner
If you don’t have so much time on your hand, this may be the best way to clean an oven. However, there are chemicals in oven cleaners so it isn’t advisable to use it if you are very sensitive. Below, we walk you through the steps you need to follow in order to clean a Maytag oven…
Step 1: Open the oven door.
Step 2: Take out the oven racks and set them aside.
Step 3: Get an oven cleaner. You could use Easy Off for this.
Step 4: Put on some gloves.
Step 5: Shake the cleaner then spray it on the oven walls making sure to keep your face at a distance.
Step 6: Close the oven door.
Step 7: Leave the cleaner to sit for the time recommended on the can.
Step 8: Afterwards, open the oven door.
Step 9: Scrub the oven with a sponge. All the dirt should come off easily.
Step 10: Wipe out the oven cleaner from the oven with some paper towels.
Step 11: Mix 1/3 cup vinegar with 2/3 cup water.
Step 12: Spray the mixture on the oven walls to rinse off the oven cleaner.
Step 13: Wipe the oven with a towel.
Step 14: Close the oven door.
The video below will show you how to clean a Maytag oven using an oven cleaner.
2. Baking Soda And Vinegar
This is the next effective way to clean a Maytag oven. While this method is more natural than the oven cleaner method, you will need more effort. Below, we show you how to clean a Maytag oven with baking soda and vinegar…
Step 1: Wait for the oven to cool down.
Step 2: Open the oven door.
Step 3: Remove the oven racks.
Step 4: Pour some baking soda in a bowl then slowly add water to it to form a paste. Make sure the paste isn’t too thick.
Step 5: Apply the paste on the walls of the oven. Make sure not to get any of the paste on the bake or broil elements.
Step 6: Leave the paste to sit for a couple of hours. You could leave it longer than this if you want.
Step 7: After, pour vinegar into a spray bottle.
Step 8: Spray the vinegar in the oven.
Step 9: Scrub the oven interior with a sponge.
Step 10: Wipe out the oven with paper towels.
Step 11: Rinse the oven by spraying water on the walls.
Step 12: Wipe the oven with a cloth.
Step 13: Close the oven door.
The video below will show you how to clean a Maytag oven with baking soda and vinegar.
3. Dishwasher Tablet
Below are the steps you need to follow in order to clean a Maytag oven with a dishwasher tablet…
Step 1: Open the oven door.
Step 2: Slide out the oven racks.
Step 3: Remove any loose food debris.
Step 4: Pour some warm water into a small bowl.
Step 5: Drop the red ball into the water.
Step 6: Dip the tablet, white part down, into the warm water.
Step 7: Scrub the oven interior with the tablet. Make sure you have gloves on.
Step 8: After, wipe out the tablet debris from the oven.
Step 9: Spray some water on the oven walls and wipe with a cloth.
The video below will show you how to clean a Maytag oven with a dishwasher tablet.
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How To Steam Clean A Maytag Oven
Below, we show you how to clean a Maytag oven using the steam clean feature…
Step 1: Open the oven door.
Step 2: Slide out the oven racks and set them aside.
Step 3: Take out any other accessories in the oven.
Step 4: Pour about one and half cups of filtered water on the oven floor.
Step 5: Shut the oven door.
Step 6: Turn on the oven.
Step 7: Press the “Steam Clean” button.
Step 8: If “add water” appears on the oven’s display, open and close the oven door.
Step 9: Press the “Start” button. The self clean cycle will take about 20 minutes.
Step 10: Once the cycle is over, open the oven door and scrub the interior with a soft sponge.
Step 11: Wipe the oven interior with a cloth.
Step 12: Slide the racks back into the oven and shut the door.
The video below will give you a visual of how to clean a Maytag oven using the steam clean feature.
How To Clean Maytag Self Clean Oven
The self clean feature is a very effective way to clean ovens. However, it has it’s downsides. In the article “Maytag Oven Self Cleaning [How To, Problems & Solutions]”, we talk about the self clean feature and how to use it. If you are faced with any Maytag self clean related problems, also read the article in the link to learn how to fix them.
How To Clean A New Maytag Oven
Follow the steps listed below to clean a new Maytag oven…
Step 1: Pour some warm water into a bowl.
Step 2: Pour a few drops of dishwashing soap into the water.
Step 3: Dip a soft sponge into the soapy water and scrub the oven interior. You may need to remove the oven racks to do this.
Step 4: Spray some water on the oven to rinse.
Step 5: Wipe the oven interior with a cloth.
How To Clean Maytag Oven Racks
Below, we show you the two most effective ways to clean Maytag oven racks…
1. Oven Cleaner
Below, we show you how to clean Maytag oven racks using an oven cleaner…
Step 1: Take out the racks from the oven.
Step 2: Spread some clingfilm wrap on a flat surface.
Step 3: Place the racks on the clingfilm wrap.
Step 4: Get an oven cleaner.
Step 5: Spray the oven cleaner on the racks.
Step 6: Wrap the racks with the clingfilm.
Step 7: Leave the racks for some hours or overnight.
Step 8: Afterwards, wipe off the dirt from the racks with a sponge. The dirt should come off very easily.
Step 9: Place the racks in a bowl of warm soapy water to get rid of any oven cleaner residue.
Step 10: Rinse the racks under some cool water.
Step 11: Place the racks on a towel to dry.
Step 12: Once the racks are dry, return them to the oven.
The video below will show you how to clean oven racks with an oven cleaner.
2. Ammonia
If you are pregnant or very sensitive to the smell of chemicals, do not use this method. While this method is one of the easiest and most effective ways to clean Maytag oven racks, it may not be good for you. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to clean your Maytag oven racks with ammonia…
Step 1: Slide the racks out of the oven and shut the door.
Step 2: Get a plastic bag that’s big enough to hold the racks.
Step 3: Slide the racks into the bag.
Step 4: Pour some ammonia into the plastic bag. Do not overfill the bag.
Step 5: Tie the bag.
Step 6: Leave the racks to sit in the ammonia overnight.
Step 7: Take the racks out of the plastic bag.
Step 8: Wipe off the grime from the racks. It will come off easily.
Step 9: Dip the racks in some warm soapy water to get rid of any left over ammonia on them.
Step 10: Rinse the racks with some cool water.
Step 11: Place the racks on a towel to dry.
Step 12: Return the racks to the oven.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean oven racks with ammonia.
How To Clean A Maytag Oven Door Glass
Below, we show you how to clean a Maytag oven door glass using two different methods…
1. Baking Soda
To clean your Maytag oven door glass with baking soda, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Open the door of the oven.
Step 2: Pour some baking soda in a small bowl.
Step 3: Slowly add water to the baking soda to form a slightly thick paste.
Step 4: Using a soft sponge, apply the paste on the door glass.
Step 5: Leave the baking soda paste to sit for 30 minutes to an hour.
Step 6: Afterwards, get a soft sponge and scrub the door glass.
Step 7: Wipe the door glass with paper towels.
Step 8: Mix one part vinegar with two parts water.
Step 9: Spray the mixture on the door glass and wipe with a micro fiber cloth. This will remove the streaks on the glass.
The video below will show you how to clean a Maytag oven door glass with baking soda.
2. Dishwasher Tablet
If your Maytag oven door glass isn’t so dirty, this method would be great. Below we show you how to clean a Maytag oven door glass with a dishwasher tablet…
Step 1: Open the door of the oven.
Step 2: Pour some water into a small bowl.
Step 3: Drop the red ball from the dishwasher tablet into the water.
Step 4: Dip the dishwasher tablet, white part down, into the water for a few seconds.
Step 5: Use the dishwasher tablet to scrub the door glass.
Step 6: Wipe the door glass with some paper towels.
Step 7: Spray a mixture of water and vinegar on the door glass.
Step 8: Wipe the door glass with a micro fiber cloth.
How To Take Maytag Oven Door Apart To Clean The Glass
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to clean your Maytag oven door glass…
Step 1: Open the oven door.
Step 2: There are locks on the door hinges. Flip the locks on the door hinges.
Step 3: Close the door till it’s slightly open.
Step 4: Lift the oven door and set it on a cloth lined surface.
Step 5: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws at the top of the oven door.
Step 6: Take out the other three screws at the bottom of the oven door.
Step 7: Lift the outer door panel off the inner one.
Step 8: Spray some glass cleaner on the inner and outer door glasses.
Step 9: Wipe them with a damp micro fiber cloth.
Step 10: Once they are dry, return the outer door glass to the inner door glass.
Step 11: Secure the door panels together with the screws at the top and the bottom.
Step 12: Lift the oven door up.
Step 13: Insert the door hinges into the slots on the sides of the oven.
Step 14: Open the door fully and flip the hinge locks back.
Step 15: Close the oven door.
How To Clean Maytag Stove Top
Below are the steps you need to follow in order to clean your Maytag stove top…
Step 1: Lift off the burner grates and set them aside.
Step 2: Get an oven cleaner.
Step 3: Spray the oven cleaner on the stove top. Make sure not to get the cleaner on any electrical components.
Step 4: Leave the cleaner to sit for 30 minutes to an hour.
Step 5: Afterwards, scrub the stove top with a soft sponge.
Step 6: Wipe off the cleaner using some paper towels.
Step 7: Spray a little water on the stove top and wipe with a cloth.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean a Maytag oven stove top.
How To Clean Maytag Stove Grates
Below we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to clean your Maytag stove top grates…
Step 1: Lift the grates off the burner.
Step 2: Put on some gloves.
Step 3: Get an oven cleaner.
Step 4: Spray the oven cleaner on the grates.
Step 5: Leave the grates to sit for an hour.
Step 6: After an hour, scrub the grates with a sponge.
Step 7: Rinse the grates with some water and leave to dry.
Step 8: Once the grates are dry, return them to the stove top.