Whirlpool W10017720 manual General Cleaning, Cooktop Controls, Control Panel

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3.Press START/ENTER.

The oven door will automatically lock. The ON and DOOR LOCKED oven indicator lights will light up. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.

When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will appear on the oven display and the oven indicator lights will go off.

4.Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the oven display.

To Stop Self-Clean anytime:

Press OFF/CANCEL. If the oven temperature is too high, the door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some

models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:

Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

Cleaning Method:

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Part Number 31462 (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Vinegar for hard water spots

To avoid damage to stainless steel, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.

Light to moderate soil

Paper towels or clean damp sponge:

Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.

Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)

Cooktop Scraper:

Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.

Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel: Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.

Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration

Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser:

Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.

Burned-on soil

Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Scraper:

Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.

Metal marks from aluminum and copper

Cooktop Cleaner:

Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally disappear, but after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.

Tiny scratches and abrasions

Cooktop Cleaner:

Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance, and after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.

Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

Cleaning Method:

When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

Soap and water or dishwasher:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

Do not soak knobs.

CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)

Cleaning Method:

Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to avoid streaking and staining.

Cooktop Cleaner Part Number 31464 is recommended regularly to help avoid scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop, and can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Cooktop Scraper Part Number 3183488 is also recommended for stubborn soils, and can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of children.

CONTROL PANEL

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

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