Whirlpool SF325PEE warranty Caring for Your Range, Cleaning Chart, Part HOW to Clean

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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and working like new.

wWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

CLEANING CHART

Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range. Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool.

	PART	HOW TO CLEAN

	Control knobs	1. Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel.
		2. Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry them well.
		Do not soak them. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers, which can damage
		the finish of the knobs.
		3. Replace the knobs. Make sure all knobs are turned off.

	Control panel	• Wash the panel with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Wipe the panel with clean
		water and dry it well. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers, which can
		damage the finish.
		OR
		• Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner. Do not spray the
		cleaner directly on the panel. Apply the cleaner to the paper towel.
	Exterior surfaces	• Remove the grates.
	(other than control	• Wash the surface with a sponge and warm, soapy water or paper towel and spray
	panel)	glass cleaner. Wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly. Use a nonabrasive, plastic
		scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.
		• Do not use steel wool, abrasives, or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish.
		• If you use soap or detergent solutions, wipe thoroughly to prevent filmy residue.
		NOTE: Do not let foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon juice)
		remain on the surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish. Also, wipe up milk or
		egg spills when the cooktop is cool. Be careful when cleaning around the model
		and serial number plate; too much scrubbing could remove the numbers.
		• Replace the grates.
	Surface burner	•Clean as soon as they become dirty and when they are cool enough to handle.
	grates and caps	•Wash with a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse

		and dry well.
		•For stubborn stains, clean with a scrubbing pad and/or powdered cleanser and
		water. Repeat these cleaning steps as needed.

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Contents Cubic Foot Oven Part no Rev. C800 253 Range Safety On nextImportant Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodParts and Features Control PanelUsing the control knobs Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Burners Burner heat settingsHome canning information To protect your rangeGeneral guidelines Rack placement for specific foodsPositioning Racks and Pans Food Rack PositionWhen YOU have Place Where to place pansFor Best AIR Circulation Electronic Oven Control Using the control lockDisplay/clock Example for Example for ten minutesDisplay counts down STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo cancel the minute timer Time of dayBAKING/ROASTING Example for bake at 375FExample for set temperature of 350F Save energy and save money To Cook Degrees Adjust byThis Number FahrenheitBroiling Example shows broil at 325F Example shows broil at 400FApproximate Time Oven VentBroiling guide PAN Minutes Meat Side PositionANTI-TIP Bracket Part HOW to Clean Cleaning ChartCaring for Your Range Broiler pan Broiler Make sure the broiler is cool before cleaningSurface burners GridCleaning the contoured well areas Cleaning the cooktopIf spills occur in the contoured well section Porcelain Cleaning the surface burnersContoured well area For the proper flow of gas and ignition Insert door To clean the burnersRemoving the Oven Door Oven door Range Hinge hangerTo replace To removeFrom the range Remove Removing the Oven BottomLip Oven Light To replace the oven lightRange does not Work TroubleshootingProblem Cause OVEN/BROILER BurnerCooking Results For Further Assistance If YOU Need Replacement PartsOur consultants provide assistance with Page Page Index TopicService company Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty From Date of Purchase