Whirlpool RB770PXX, RB760PXX, RB170PXX, RB160PXX manual Cleaning tips

Caring For Your Oven

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Cleaning tips

Control knobs

Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth

lWash, rinse and dry well.

. Do not soak. Control panel

Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

lWash, rinse and dry well.

l Follow directions provided with the cleaner.

Porcelain surfaces

Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.

lWipe off regularly when oven is cool.

Use a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavily-soiled areas.

lDo not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

NOTE: Do not allow food containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish.

Chrome surfaces and trim

Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.

lWash, rinse and dry well.

Use mild glass cleaner to remove fingermarks.

For heavily-soiled areas, clean with an ammonia solution of 1 cup ammonia to 2 gallons of water.

Broiler pan and grid

Clean with warm, soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad.

lClean after each use.

lWash, rinse and dry well.

l After pan and grid are cool, wipe with a warm, damp cloth. For heavily-soiled areas, use a soapy steel wool scrubbing pad.

lDo not clean in Self-Cleaning Oven. (See note on page 23.)

Oven racks

Use Self-Cleaning cycle (single/upper oven).

lLeave in oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

OR

Clean with warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads.

lWash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily-soiled areas.

NOTE: The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left in the oven during the Self- Cleaning cycle. If you want them to stay shiny, remove from the oven and clean by hand. If racks are left in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle, apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the sides of the racks to make them easier to slide.

Oven door glass

Use spray glass cleaner or warm soapy water and a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad.

lMake sure oven is cool

. Follow directions provided with the cleaner.

lWash, rinse and dry well. Standard oven (lower oven)

Clean with warm, soapy water and a cloth or sponge.

l Remove door for easier access. (See page 29.) l Wash, rinse and dry well.

Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily-soiled areas.

l Remove door for easier access.

lRinse well with water.

OR

Use commercial oven cleaner for heavily-soiled areas.

. Remove door for easier access.

l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface. l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner. l Rinse with clear water.

l Use in well-ventilated room.

l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements, heat seal, thermostat bulb or exterior surfaces of the oven. Damage will occur.

Use heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan while cooking.

. Place piece of foil or shallow pan, slightly larger than the cooking container, on rack under container to catch spill-overs.

Self-Cleaning oven (single/upper oven)

For areas outside the Self-Cleaning area use warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads.

9 Follow directions starting on page 23, “Usingthe Self-Cleaning cycle.”

lDp not use commercial oven cleaners

lDo not use foil to line the bottom of your Self- Cleaning Oven.

l Do not remove Self-Cleaning Oven door except to change oven door front. (See page 29.)

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