Whirlpool WFE550S0LZ Owners Manual - Page 4

RANGE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) WARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from the oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room. Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see "Oven Vent" or "Oven Vents" section in your Quick Start Guide. A. Oven vent Do not clean, rub, damage, or move the oven door gasket. Prepare Range: � Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, all cooking utensils, oven racks, aluminum foil, and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven. � Use a damp cloth to clean inside door edge and the 11/2" (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move or bend the gasket. � Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting, or faint white spots can result. This will not affect cooking performance. � Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt. � Remove all items from the storage drawer. How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks, and popping sounds. The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash. Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled. To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time, press CANCEL or OFF/CANCEL. If the temperature is too high, the oven door will remain locked and "cool" and "locked" or " " will be displayed. When " " shows in the display, the door of the oven cannot be opened. To avoid damage to the door, do not force the door open when " " is displayed. Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is completely closed or the door will not lock and the Self-Cleaning cycle will not begin. Once the cleaning temperature has been reached, the electronic control requires a 12-hour delay before another Self-Cleaning cycle can be started. The oven light will not function during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Electronic Oven Control with Adjustable Clean Time (on some models) The Self-Cleaning cycle is time adjustable between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes in 30-minute increments. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and 4 hours 30 minutes for heavy soil. The last 30 minutes of the cycle is for cooldown. IMPORTANT: When cooktop is in use, the Self-Cleaning cycle will be disabled. When the Self-Cleaning cycle is in use, the cooktop will be locked. To Self-Clean: 1. Press CLEAN or SELF CLEAN. 2. Press the Temp/Time "+" or "-", or "up" or "down" keypad to enter the desired Self-Cleaning cycle time. 3. Press START. The oven door will automatically lock. The Door Locked and Clean indicator lights will be displayed. The time remaining will also be displayed. 4. When the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete and the oven cools, the Door Locked and Clean indicator lights will turn off. 5. When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To exit the Self-Cleaning cycle before completed, press CANCEL or OFF/CANCEL. The door will unlock once the oven cools. 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 W10355010 (not included): See the Quick Start Guide for contact information. 4