Whirlpool WOC54EC0AW General Cleaning, Steam Cleanonsome models, To Steam Clean, Helpful Hints

Steam Clean(onsome models)

IMPORTANT: Do not use oven cleaners or any other additives with Steam Clean.

The Steam Clean feature is designed for light cleaning of the oven cavity bottom. Use the Steam Clean feature as soon as possible after spills occur. The longer a spill sits and dries in the oven, the more difficult it may be to remove.

Allow the oven to cool to room temperature before using the Steam Clean feature. If your oven cavity is above 170°F (77°C), “Oven Cooling” will appear in the display and the Steam Clean feature will not activate until it cools down.

■Remove all racks and accessories from the oven cavity.

■For best results, pour 10 oz (295 mL) of distilled or filtered water onto the oven bottom.

■The Steam Clean feature will take a total of 25 minutes. “Wipe the oven” will appear in the display at the end of the cycle.

IMPORTANT: Since the water in the oven bottom is hot, do not open the oven door during the Steam Clean cycle.

Press CANCEL at any time to end the cycle. The display will return to the time of day.

To Steam Clean:

1.Close the oven door.

2.Press CLEAN MODES. “REMOVE RACKS” will scroll in the selected oven text area.

3.“Press 1 for Steam Clean” will appear in the upper display area.

“Press 2 for Precise Clean” will appear in the lower display area.

4.Choose Steam Clean by pressing 1.

5.“Steam CLEAN” will scroll in the upper display area until the clean cycle is finished.

“Open door pour 10 oz water to oven base and press START” will appear in the lower display area.

6.Press START.

Helpful Hints

■Once the Steam Clean cycle is complete, remove all remaining water and debris in the bottom of the oven with a sponge or cloth.

■Wipe any remaining moisture from the oven door interior, oven cavity interior sides, and cooktop.

■Use a soft brush or nylon scrubber to wipe the oven interior. This may help with more stubborn stains.

■If any soil remains, run a second Steam Clean cycle to help loosen debris for easier removal.

■Use the Steam Clean on small spills such as cheese or sauce from pizza or snacks, or drips from casseroles.

■Food spills containing sugar, proteins or starches may require vigorous scrubbing to remove most of the debris.

■It is recommended to use distilled or filtered water, as tap water may leave mineral deposits on the oven bottom. Use a cloth soaked with vinegar or lemon juice to remove any mineral deposits that may be left after the Steam Clean cycle.

■If the oven is heavily soiled, use the Self-Clean cycle. The Steam Clean cycle may be used first to eliminate most of the debris, resulting in a more effective self-clean.

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damage.

■Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

■Vinegar for hard water spots.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

OVEN DOOR INTERIOR

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Clean cycle:

For optimal door cleaning result, wipe away any deposits with a damp sponge before running cycle.

CONTROL PANEL

Activate the Button Lock to avoid touch screen activation during cleaning. See “Button Lock” section.

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

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.

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Clean cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section first.

OVEN RACKS

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Clean cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section first. Remove racks, or they will discolor and become difficult to slide. If this happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

■Steel-wool pad

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