Whirlpool 8522769 - Manual (Page 15)

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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.
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls”.
■ Damp cloth:
Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool.
BURNER BOWLS (on some models)
Do clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
■ Solution of ¹ ₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gallon (3.75 L)
water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel wool
pad.
■ Oven cleaner:
Follow product label instructions.
■ Mildly abrasive cleanser:
Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
■ Dishwasher
SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models)
Do not remove the cooktop to avoid product damage.
For more information, see “Lift-up Cooktop” section.
■ Steel wool pad
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.
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 CAVITY
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.
On some models, the oven door can be removed. See “Oven
Door” first.
■ Steel wool pad
■ Oven cleaner:
Follow product label instructions. Do not let cleaner contact
gasket, thermostat or exterior surfaces. Line the floor with
newspaper.
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
¹ ₂ 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
Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.
For more information, see “Storage Drawer” section.
■ Mild detergent
Storage Drawer
The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure
drawer is cool and empty.
To Remove:
1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop.
2. Lift up the back of the drawer and pull out.
To Replace:
1. Fit the ends of the drawer rails into the guides in the cavity.
2. Slide the drawer closed.