Whirlpool SF356BEK, SF367LEK Oven Door, STORAGE DRAWER on some models, Before Removing, To Remove

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.

■Non-abrasive 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.

SURFACE BURNERS

Sealed Burner models

See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

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.

■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 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 DOOR EXTERIOR

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

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 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

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

STORAGE DRAWER (on some models)

Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.

For more information, see “Storage Drawer” section.

■Mild detergent

Drawer Liner (on some models)

Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner.

■Clean with mild detergent.

Oven Door

For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if necessary, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.

Before Removing:

1.Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom corner of the door stop clip.

2.Pry door stop clip free and remove from front frame hinge slot. Take care not to scratch finish.

3.Repeat procedure for other door stop clip.

To Remove:

1.Open the oven door. Insert door removal pins, included with your range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range.

2.Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins.

3.Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.

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