Whirlpool GH6178XP manual Replacing Filters, Replacing Cooktop Light, Replacing Oven Light

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RACK SUPPORTS

Clean often to avoid soil buildup. Soil buildup may lead to arcing and cause damage to the oven.

Do not attempt to remove supports from cavity walls.

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels.

■Mild, nonabrasive soap or detergent and washcloth, toothbrush or cotton swab:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Replacing Filters

The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. Do not operate the oven or vent fan without the grease filters in place. The charcoal odor filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder filters.

CHARCOAL ODOR FILTER

This filter works with the vent fan to eliminate cooking odors. Depending on the fan speed used, the life of the filter ranges from 50 hours to 100 hours.

To Remove and Replace Odor Filter:

1.Open oven door.

2.Tilt vent grille forward and lift out to remove.

3.Lift filter up, then pull it out of the slot.

4.Replace the charcoal odor filter by positioning the new filter in the slot. “This side out” printed on the edge of the filter should be facing out. Then replace the vent grille by aligning the bottom tabs and snapping it back into place.

GREASE FILTERS

To Remove and Replace Grease Filters:

1.Remove each of the grease filters by pushing the back of the filter up, grasping the tab, and sliding the filter to the back. Pull tab down until the filter drops out.

2.Replace grease filters by inserting the end without the tab into the frame. Swing other end up and slide into position.

Replacing Cooktop Light

The cooktop light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.

To Replace:

1.Unplug oven or disconnect power.

2.Remove bulb cover mounting screw, and carefully remove cover.

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A. Mounting screw

3.Remove the burned-out bulb.

4.Replace bulb, using a tissue to handle the bulb, or wearing cotton gloves. Do not touch bulb with bare fingers.

5.Replace bulb cover and mounting screw.

6.Plug in oven or reconnect power.

Replacing Oven Light

The oven light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.

To Replace:

1.Unplug oven or disconnect power.

2.Pull the vent grille out.

3.Open the door.

4.Remove charcoal odor filter. (See “Replacing Filters” section.)

5.Lift up the bulb cover.

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A. Bulb cover

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GH6178XP specifications

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