General Cleaning; Cooktop Controls - Whirlpool WEE510SAGW Instructions D'utilisation

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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at
www.whirlpool.com.
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
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scrubbing pad:
Gently clean around the model/serial/rating plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: 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.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-
time or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
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.
CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
To avoid damaging the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive
powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or ammonia.
1. Remove food/residue with the Cooktop Scraper.
For best results, use the Cooktop Scraper while the
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cooktop is still warm but not hot to the touch. It is
recommended to wear an oven mitt while scraping
the warm cooktop.
Hold the Cooktop Scraper at approximately a 45° angle
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against the glass surface and scrape the residue. It will
be necessary to apply pressure in order to remove the
residue.
Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding
to Step 2.

General Cleaning

2. Apply a few dime-sized drops of Cooktop Cleaner to the
affected areas.
Rub Cooktop Cleaner onto the cooktop surface with the
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blue Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Some pressure is needed to
remove stubborn stains.
Allow the cleaner to dry to a white haze before proceeding
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to Step 3.
3. Polish with a clean, dry cloth or a clean, dry paper towel.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary for stubborn
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or burned-on stains.

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:
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Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
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:
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Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly
on panel.
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