General Cleaning - Whirlpool W11426601B Manuel D'utilisation

7. When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth.

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
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/serial/rating plate because
scrubbing may remove numbers.
� Affresh
® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
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W10355010 (not included).
See the Quick Start Guide for ordering information.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, affresh
Cleaner, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper
towels. Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with
one-time or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
� Affresh ® Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016
(not included).
See the Quick Start Guide for ordering information.
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.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates, and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast-iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Cleaning method:
� Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser: Clean as soon as cooktop, grates, and caps are
cool.
� Dishwasher (grates only, not caps): Use the most aggressive
cycle. Cooked-on soils should be soaked or scrubbed before
going into a dishwasher.
� Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617A
SURFACE BURNERS
To Clean:
NOTE: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the
oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or
rust removers.
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to the "General Cleaning" section.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
†Affresh ®
is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown.
Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a
trained repair specialist.
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are
properly aligned with the burner cap.
5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.
� See "Sealed Surface Burners" section in your Control Guide
for more information.
® COOKTOP CONTROLS
Cooktop
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
GRIDDLE
To avoid damaging the nonstick surface, do not clean the griddle
in the dishwasher, or use steel wool and abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning method:
� Mild detergent.
CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
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.
� Affresh
W10355010 (not included).
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
� Steel-wool pad
� 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
� Dishwasher (steam rack water reservoir only, not racks):
Although the water reservoir is durable, it may lose its shine
and/or discolor when washed in a dishwasher.
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Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
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