Caring For Your Oven

Several finishes have been used on this oven. To prevent damage to these finishes, follow the suggested cleaning method(s) for that finish.

Burn And Electrical Shock Hazard

Removing and replacing an oven door

Both oven doors can be removed to change optional oven door fronts. Do not remove the single/upper oven door for cleaning.

Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in bums or electrical shock.

The control knobs and command buttons

1.Turn control knobs to the OFF position.

2.Pull control knobs and command buttons straight off.

3.Wash in warm, soapy water.

4.Rinse well and dry completely. Do not soak.

The control panel

1. Wipe with warm, soapy water or

 

spray glass cleaner, and a soft

 

cloth.

2.

Rinse well.

3.

Dry with soft cloth.

4.

Replace control knobs and

 

command buttons by pushing them

Personal Injury Hazard

. Oven doors are heavy. Use both hands to remove the oven doors.

. Grasp only the sides of the oven door. Do not use any portion of the front frame or trim for lifting.

Failure to properly grasp the oven door could result in personal injury or product damage.

Screw

To replace:

1.Grasp door firmly on both sides. Slide the hinge slot in the bottom of the door over the hinges. Push the door down and in to replace.

2.Open the door slightly past the Broil Stop position and push it down to make sure the door is completely installed.

3.Open the door completely. Replace the two oven door screws.

4.Close and open the door slowly to make sure it is replaced properly.

NOTE: The inside of the Single/Upper Oven door has a slot for the Oven Lock Lever. Do not replace the Lower Oven door on the Upper Oven cavity, or damage to the interior finish may result from the Lock Lever hitting the door surface.

firmly into place.

NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish. After cleaning, make sure all control knobs point to the OFF position. Make sure you have not turned oven ON when replacing buttons. If oven has been turned on, push Set/Cancel button.

To remove:

1.Open the door completely.

2.Remove the two screws just above the oven door hinges.

3.Close door to the Broil Stop position (door will be open about 6 inches).

4.Hold the door firmly on both sides and lift the door up and out of the hinge slots to remove. Set the door aside.

The standard-cleaning lower oven (double oven)

The standard-cleaning lower oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water, soapy steel wool pad, or a commercial oven cleaner. See “Cleaning Chart” on page 12 for further instructions.

Using foil

To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of heavy- duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the rack under food. Foil or pan should be slightly larger than the cooking container.

NOTE: Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor. Poor baking results

could occur.

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Whirlpool BES750W, BES450W Caring For Your Oven, Removing and replacing an oven door, Control knobs and command buttons