GeneralCleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.whirlpool.com.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some
models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.
■affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See the “Accessories” section for more information.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016: See the “Accessories” section for more information.
Liquid detergent or
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft,
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may stain.
CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Use affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051 with Cooktop Scraper Part Number WA906B to clean and remove stains from the cooktop. Use Cooktop Protectant Part Number 31463A regularly to avoid stain buildup, pitting and scratching, while conditioning the cooktop for easier future cleaning. These can be ordered as accessories. See the “Accessories” section for more information. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of children.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Light to moderate soil
■Can be cleaned with damp paper towels or sponge. Light stains should be addressed with cleaner and cleaning pad.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
■Clean with cooktop scraper and cooktop cleaner. Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
■Clean with Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleaner and cleaning pad.
■Clean with Cooktop Cleaner, Cleaning Pad and Cooktop Scraper.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
■Clean with Cooktop Cleaner and Cleaning Pad as soon as cooktop has cooled down. The marks will not totally disappear, but after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
■Use Cooktop Cleaner and Cleaning Pad for scratches. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance, and after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position. On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners,
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
■affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See the “Accessories” section for more information.
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
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■For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.
STORAGE DRAWER OR WARMING DRAWER (on some
models)
Check that storage drawer or warming drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.
Cleaning Method:
■Mild detergent
OVEN CAVITY
Use AquaLift™ Technology regularly to clean oven spills. 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.
Cleaning Method:
■Clean cycle: See “Clean Cycle” first.
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