Whirlpool IBS550P manual General Cleaning, Oven Lights, Oven Door, STAINLESS STEEL on some models

General 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 washcloths 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 nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

CONTROL PANEL

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths 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 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 Lights

The oven lights are standard 40-watt appliance bulbs. They will come on when the oven is operating in any cook mode. The oven lights will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle and when the selector knob is set to 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

For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.

To Remove:

1.Open oven door all the way.

2.Flip up the hinge latch on each side.

3.Close the oven door as far as it will shut.

4.Lift the oven door while holding both sides.

Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from the oven door frame.

OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS

■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

BROILER PAN AND GRID (on some models)

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle (on some models).

■Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

■Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (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

To Replace:

1.Insert both hanger arms into the door.

2.Open the oven door.

You should hear a “click” as the door is set into place.

3.Move the hinge levers back to the locked position. Ensure that the door is free to open and close. If it is not, repeat the removal and installation procedures.

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