Owner's Manual

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OVEN MAINTENANCE AND CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF
and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
STAINLESS STEEL (On some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads,
gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels. Damage may occur to
stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■ Affresh
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† Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016
(not included):
See the Quick Start Guide for ordering information.
CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
■ Affresh
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Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See the Quick Start Guide for ordering information.
NOTE: To clean the trough, the oven door must be removed first.
See the “Oven Door” section.
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
■ Steel-wool pad.
■ For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
OVEN CAVITY OVEN DOOR INTERIOR
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned after the oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain, and staining, etching,
pitting, or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
■ Self-Cleaning cycle:
See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section first. Remove racks or
they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a
light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
■ For optimal door cleaning results, wipe away any deposits with
a damp sponge before running cycle.
Self-Cleaning Cycle
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from the oven during Self-Cleaning
cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to
the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds
to another closed and well-ventilated room.
Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled. Heavy soil
results in longer cleaning and more smoke.
Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to
help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.
Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air
must be able to move freely. See the “Oven Vents” section.
Do not clean, rub, damage, or move the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Prepare Oven:
■ Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, and,
on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.
■ Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. See
the “General Cleaning” section for more information.
■ Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt,
damaging the oven.
■ Hand clean inside door edge and the 1
1
/
2
" (3.8 cm) area
around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move
or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough during
high-temp self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water,
cleaner, etc., enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to
clean this area.
■ Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage.
At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining,
etching, pitting, or faint white spots can result. This is normal
and will not affect cooking performance.
IMPORTANT:
■ Oven temperature must be below 500°F (260°C) to program a
clean cycle.
■ For double ovens only : Only 1 oven can be cleaned at a time.
■ For double ovens only : Both oven doors will lock when either
oven is running the Self-Cleaning cycle.
†affresh
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is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.