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

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