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 Customer Care section of our website at www.whirlpool.ca.
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.
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.
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.
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.
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
■Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool.
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Use affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051 and Cooktop Scraper Part Number WA906B to clean and remove stains from the cooktop. Use Cooktop Protectant Part Number 31463B 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.
BURNER BOWLS (on some models)
Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls, make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the OFF position.
Remove the coil element by pushing the edge of the coil element toward the receptacle. Lift it enough to clear the burner bowl. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle to remove. Lift out the burner bowl.
Cleaning Method:
Chrome burner bowls
Wash frequently in warm, soapy water. (It is not recommended to wash chrome bowls in a dishwasher.) A mild abrasive cleaner and a plastic scrubber can be used to remove stubborn stains.
For heavily soiled bowls, place an ammonia soaked paper towel on the stains and allow to soak for a short time, then gently scrub with a plastic scrubber.
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.
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