Whirlpool GS440LEMB5 manual General Cleaning

General 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.

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:

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

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

Cleaning Method:

■Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Part Number 31462 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

■Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

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

■Vinegar for hard water spots.

METALLIC PAINT (on some models)

Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may stain.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

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

Do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

Cleaning Method:

■Soap and water or dishwasher:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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.

Cleaning Method:

■Nonabrasive 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. Cooked-on soils should be soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.

■Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617: See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

SURFACE BURNERS

See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use oven cleaners.

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.

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

■Steel-wool pad

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