Whirlpool SF385PEE 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	•Remove the grates.
	surfaces	•Wash the surface with a sponge and warm, soapy water or paper towel and spray
	(other than	glass cleaner. Wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly. Use a nonabrasive, plastic
	control panel)	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.
	Surface burners	•See the “Sealed surface burners and cooktop” section for cleaning instructions.
	Broiler pan	•Wash the pan and grid with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and
	and grid	dry well.
		•Do not clean in Self-Cleaning cycle. (See “Before you start” in the “Using the
		Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.)
		OR
		•Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher.

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Contents Cubic Foot Oven Part no Rev. CThank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Look for these tipsRange Safety On nextImportant Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodControl Panel Parts and FeaturesControl panel Automatic oven light switch p Storage drawerUsing the control knobs Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Burners Burner heat settingsTo protect your range Using the right cookware makes a big differenceHome canning information General guidelines Rack placement for specific foodsPositioning Racks and Pans Food Rack PositionFor Best AIR Circulation Where to place pansWhen YOU have Place Display/clock Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control Example for Example for 10 minutesSTARTING/CANCELING a Function To cancel the minute timerExample for bake at 375F BAKING/ROASTINGRoasting meats and poultry Example for set temperature of 350F Save energy and save money To Cook Degrees Adjust byThis Number FahrenheitBroiling Example shows broil at 400F Broiling TipsExample shows broil at 325F Rack Minutes Meat Position Side Broiling guideApproximate Time Oven Vent ANTI-TIP BracketReplacing the storage drawer Storage DrawerRemoving the storage drawer Lower slide rail inside drawer Opening Upper drawer guidesBefore you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you Before YOU StartSetting the Controls Example shows 41⁄2-hour cleaning timeSelf-cleaning tips HOW the Cycle WorksCaring for Your Range Cleaning ChartPart HOW to Clean Cleaning the cooktop Cleaning the contoured well areasContoured well area For the proper flow of gas and ignition Cleaning the surface burnersPorcelain Insert door To clean the burnersRemoving the Oven Door Oven door Range Hinge hangerFrom the range To removeTo replace Oven Light To replace the oven lightRange does not Work TroubleshootingProblem Cause OVEN/BROILER BurnerDisplay Messages When SELF-CLEANING Your OvenCooking Results Requesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicService company Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty From Date of Purchase