Whirlpool WFG320M0BS Use & Care Guide - Page 11

RANGE CARE 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. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled. 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 appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish. Cleaning Method: ■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers. ■ affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 (not included): See the "Assistance or Service" section to order. 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: ■ Warm, soapy water: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove. Gently clean cooktop controls because scrubbing may remove graphics or text. CONTROL PANEL 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. Gently clean control panel because scrubbing may remove graphics or text. ■ affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 (not included): See the "Assistance or Service" section to order. 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 they are 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 31617: See the "Assistance or Service" section to order. SURFACE BURNERS See the "Surface Burners" section. 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. Do not soak soft cloth or sponge. Gently clean door because scrubbing may remove nameplate. ■ affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 (not included): See the "Assistance or Service" section to order. 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 the "Oven Door" section first. Cleaning Method: ■ Steel-wool pad ■ Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions. OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS Cleaning Method: ■ Steel-wool pad Oven Light The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. When the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn on the light. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are off. To Replace: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket. 3. Replace bulb. 4. Plug in range or reconnect power. 11