Whirlpool TEP315KW1 manual Cooktop Controls, Control Panel, Oven Door Exterior, Oven Cavity

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (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

CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)

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

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

Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop, and can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” to order.

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

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 Polishing Creme 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 Polishing Creme: 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 Polishing Creme: 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.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

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

Do not soak knobs.

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.

CONTROL PANEL

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

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

COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)

Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.

For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”

■Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool.

BURNER BOWLS (on some models)

■Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:

Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool pad.

■Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.

■Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

Porcelain enamel only, not chrome

■Dishwasher

SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models)

Do not remove the cooktop to avoid product damage.

For more information, see “Lift-up Cooktop” section.

■Steel-wool pad

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use oven cleaners.

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.

■Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS

■Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” 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.

■Steel-wool pad

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