Whirlpool SES374H warranty Caring for Your Range, Cleaning Chart

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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

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

Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your range.

PART	CLEANING METHOD	SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Control Knobs	• Soap and water	• DO NOT use steel wool or
	• Dishwasher	abrasive cleaners.
		• Pull knobs straight away from
		control panel.
		• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
Control Panel	• Soap and water	• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
	• Spray glass cleaner	• Apply spray cleaner to paper towel;
		do not spray directly on panel.
Exterior Surfaces*	• Soap and water	• DO NOT use abrasive or harsh
(excluding ceramic glass cooktop,	• Mild liquid cleaner	cleaners like chlorine bleach,
control panel and oven door glass)	• Spray glass cleaner	ammonia or oven cleaners.
		• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
	• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing	• Gently clean around the model
	pad	and serial plate; too much
		scrubbing could remove the
		numbers.
Ceramic glass cooktop		• See the “Cleaning the ceramic
		glass cooktop” section.

*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.

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Contents 8272366 Self-CleaningPlease record your model’s information ANTI-TIP Bracket Range SafetyOn next Important Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning rangesControl Panel Parts and FeaturesSetting Recommended USE Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Using the control knobsSurface Pan Home canning informationCookware tips To protect your rangeCharacteristics of cookware materials Hot surface indicator light Using the ceramic glass cooktopPositioning racks and pans Using the OvenRack placement for specific foods When YOU have PlaceBakeware Choices Using Aluminum FoilElectronic Oven Control Indicator lights Using the control lockDisplay/clock Example for Setting the ClockUsing the Electronic Minute Timer Press ClockTime of day STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo clear the display, turn off the minute timer Display counts downRoasting meats and poultry BAKING/ROASTINGRear of rack Example for set temperature of 325F Saving energy Factory settingFahrenheit Adjust byThis Number To Cook DegreesFront of rack Rear of rack BroilingPress Custom Broil Broil indicator light will light upStart the oven Approximate Time Broiling guidelinesRack Minutes Meat Position Side Example shows 10-minute baking/roasting time Using the Auto Cooking ControlCook time indicator light will light up Example shows bake at 375F Press Cook TimeChoose the bake setting To delay start and stop automaticallyDisplay counts down cook time Example shows 2 o’clock start time Start time/delay indicator light will light upCeramic glass cooktop model Oven VentOven vent Removing the storage drawer Storage DrawerReplacing the storage drawer Before YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youTips Cleaning time Setting the ControlsExample shows 41⁄2-hour HOW the Cycle Works To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any timeCaring for Your Range Cleaning ChartCaring for Your Range Cleaning the Ceramic Glass Cooktop To remove Removing the Oven DoorTo replace To replace the oven light Oven LightRange does not Work TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Problem CauseDisplay Messages Cooking ResultsConsultants provide assistance with Requesting Assistance or ServiceTopic IndexFull FIVE-YEAR WarrantyWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for