Whirlpool GMC305PRQ Use and Care Guide - Page 11

To Delay Start Self-Clean: Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See "Clock" section. Also, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. 1. Press AUTO CLEAN. Press the HOUR "+" or "-" keypad to set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes. 2. Press DELAY TIME. 3. Press the HOUR and MIN "+" or "-" keypads to enter the time of day to stop. 4. Press START. The start time is automatically calculated and displayed. The door will automatically lock and "LOCKED" and "DELAY" will appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, "End" will appear on the lower oven display and "LOCKED" will disappear. 5. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display. To Stop Self-Clean anytime: Press UPPER OFF/CANCEL, LOWER OFF/CANCEL, or OFF/CANCEL. If the oven temperature is too high, the door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools. General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. STAINLESS STEEL (on some models) Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur. Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging. Cleaning Method: s Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Part Number 31464 (not included): See "Assistance or Service" section to order. s Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. s Vinegar for hard water spots OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Cleaning Method: s Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel. s All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included): See "Assistance or Service" section to order. CONTROL PANEL Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur. Cleaning Method: s Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel. s All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included): See "Assistance or Service" section to order. OVEN CAVITY Do not use oven cleaners. 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. Cleaning Method: s Self-Cleaning cycle: See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" first. OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS Cleaning Method: s 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. s Steel-wool pad BROILER PAN AND GRID (on some models) Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle. Cleaning Method: s Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad. s Solution of ¹ ₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool pad. s Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions. Porcelain enamel only, not chrome s Dishwasher 11