Whirlpool RS373PXW manual Cleaningtips, Make sure surface units are cool

Caring For Your Range

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Cleaningtips

Control knobs

Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.

lWash, rinse and dry well.

9 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.

Exterior surfaces (other than cooktop)

Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.

l Wipe off regularly when cooktop and oven are cool.

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

lDo not use abrasive or harsh cleans- ers.

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.

Coil surface units

No cleaning is required.

lSpatters or spills will burn off. l Do not immerse in water.

Porcelain-enamel reflector bowls

Clean with warm soapy water and a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad.

lWipe off excess spills.

lWash, rinse and dry well.

OR

Use a Self-Cleaning cycle.

. Place upside down on oven racks in oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Solid element surface units

Clean with warm soapy water on a soft cloth.

lMake sure the cooktop and the surface units are cool.

OR

Clean with soapy scrubbing pad or scouring powder.

. Wipe off the surface units after each use.

NOTE: After each cleaning, heat surface units until dry.

To darken surface units or to remove rust spots:

Use salt-free oil on a soft cloth.

. Make sure surface units are cool.

. After each cleaning, apply thin coat of oil to surface units, then heat for 3-5 minutes, Slight smoking of oil will occur.

Use Electrol” dressing (Part No. 814030)*.

. Follow the directions on the dressing.

NOTE: This will improve surface unit appearance, but will not eliminate dark spots.

Trim rings

Use stainless steel cleaner or Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 814009)‘.

lMake sure surface units are cool.

l Follow directions provided with cleaner or polishing creme.

NOTE: Yellowing of trim rings is normal from heat of the surface units and pans.

Ceramic glass cooktop

See pages 24 and 25 for cleaning care instructions.

*See page 24 for ordering information.

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