Whirlpool WFG505M0BB Owners Manual - 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. 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. 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. 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. GRIDDLE (on some models) Oil or food residue should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop and the griddle are cool. Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle. Cleaning the griddle in dishwasher can damage the nonstick coating. The use of abrasive cleaners, steel-wood pads or other abrasive scrubbing pads can damage the nonstick coating. Cleaning Method: ■■ Wipe with a dry soft cloth or soft paper towels to remove food particles. ■■ Warm, soapy water or other cleaner safe for nonstick pans. ■■ Soft cloth or sponge. If the griddle is washed, it will need to be coated again with vegetable oil to preserve the nonstick finish as well as the durability of the griddle. SURFACE BURNERS See the "Surface Burners" section OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR 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. 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: ■■ 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. OVEN CAVITY Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. 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 11