Whirlpool SF340BEH, SF357BEH Cleaning, Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer, How the Cycle Works

Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer:

■Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt.

■Remove all items from the storage drawer.

How the Cycle Works

IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds.

The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash.

The oven is preset for a 3¹⁄₂ hour clean cycle, however the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2¹⁄₂ hours for light soil and between 3¹⁄₂ to 4¹⁄₂ hours for average to heavy soil.

Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.

To Self-Clean:

1.Press AUTO CLEAN.

Press TEMP (▲) or (▼) to set a clean time other than 3¹⁄₂ hours. It can be set between 2¹⁄₂ and 4¹⁄₂ hours.

2.Press START/ENTER.

The door will lock automatically after START/ENTER is pressed. It will not unlock until the oven cools to an appropriate temperature.

3.When the cycle is complete, “End” will appear on the display. Press any pad to clear the display.

To Stop Self-Clean (at any time):

1.Press OFF/CANCEL.

If the oven temperature is too high, “cool” will appear on the display. The door will remain locked until the oven has cooled to an appropriate temperature.

If and when the oven temperature is appropriately cool, “End” will appear on the display. Press any pad to clear the display.

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.

■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or non-abrasive scrubbing pad:

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

COOKTOP CONTROLS

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

Do not soak.

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

On some models, do not remove seals unders knobs.

■Soap and water or dishwasher:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish.

To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.

Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

■Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:

Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.

■Dishwasher (grates only, not caps): Use the most aggressive cycle.

SURFACE BURNERS

Sealed Burner models

See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

Open Burner models

See “Open Burners” section.

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 CAVITY

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 models

■Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

Standard-Cleaning models

On some models, the oven door can be removed. See “Oven Door” first.

■Steel wool pad

■Oven cleaner:

Follow product label instructions. Do not let cleaner contact gasket, thermostat or exterior surfaces. Line the floor with newspaper.

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