Whirlpool GSC278 Cleaning, Oven Lights, To Replace, To Remove, Oven Door Exterior, Oven Racks

Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (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

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

■Glass cleaner and paper towels or non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad

CONTROL PANEL

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

■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

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

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use commercial 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.

■Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN RACKS

■Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Racks will discolor and become harder to slide. After cleaning, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

■Steel wool pad

BROILER PAN AND GRID

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

■Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

■Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gallon (3.75 L) water:

Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel wool pad.

■Oven cleaner:

Follow product label instructions.

Porcelain enamel only, not chrome

■Dishwasher

Oven Lights

The oven lights are standard 40-watt appliance bulbs. They will come on when the oven door is opened. They will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. When the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn them on or off.

To Replace:

Before replacing, make sure the oven is off and cool.

1.Disconnect power.

2.Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.

3.Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.

4.Replace bulb and bulb cover by turning clockwise.

5.Reconnect power.

Oven Door

There is no need to remove the oven door for normal use. However, it can be done if necessary.

Before removing or replacing, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. The oven door is heavy. Use both hands, do not lift or carry the door by the handle and another person to help is suggested. Use care not to damage the outer finish.

To Remove:

1.Open the oven door all the way.

2.Insert short end of door removal pins, included with the oven, into both hinge hangers. Two ⁵⁄₃₂ in. (4 mm) allen wrenches or two nails of similar diameter can be used if door removal pins have been misplaced. Do not remove the pins while the door is removed.

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1.Insert small end of pin here

3.Grasp under door handle and carefully close door as far as it will shut. Pull door out from the bottom.

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