Whirlpool WFG110AVQ Owners Manual - Page 10

RANGE CARE Removing the Oven Bottom The oven bottom can be removed for standard cleaning of the oven. Before cleaning, make sure the oven is completely cool. To Remove: 1. Remove the oven racks. 2. Place fingers in the slots in the bottom panel. A A. Lip 3. Lift the rear of the panel up and back. The lip at the front of the panel should clear the front frame of the oven cavity. 4. Lift the bottom up and out. To Replace: Reverse the steps above. 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 appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish. Cleaning Method: s Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers. s All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included): See "Assistance or Service" section to order. COOKTOP CONTROLS Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. 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: s Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove. 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. 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: s Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser: Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool. s Dishwasher (grates only, not caps): Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher. s Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617: See "Assistance or Service" section to order. SURFACE BURNERS See "Surface Burners" section. OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Cleaning Method: s Glass cleaner and a 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. 10