General Cleaning - Whirlpool  GW397LXUQ Use & Care Manual

5. After 4 seconds, the oven will start cleaning.
"CLEAN" will appear in the display. "LOCK" will flash in the
display, once the door locks, "LOCK" will remain lit. The
cleaning time will count down in the display.
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the door is closed
completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1. Press DELAY 1 number pad.
"DELAY" and "00:00" will flash in the display.
2. Using the number pads, enter the amount of time you want to
delay the cycle. Delay time can be set from 10 minutes
(00:10) to 11 hours and 59 minutes (11:59).
3. Press SELF CLEAN.
"SET" flashes in the display.
4. Press the PRESETS 0 number pad.
"MEd" (medium soil level) is displayed.
5. To choose a clean setting other than medium, press the
PRESETS 0 number pad to scroll through the self-cleaning
settings.
HVy (heavy soil, 4 hours)
MEd (medium soil, 3 hours)
LITE (light soil, 2 hours)
Choosing the soil level of the oven automatically programs
the self-cleaning time.
After 4 seconds, "CLEAN," and "DELAY," will light and
"LOCK" will flash in the display. When the oven door latches,
"LOCK" will stop flashing and stay lit to show that the oven is
set for a delayed clean operation. The delay time is displayed.
To change the delay self-clean time:
1. Press DELAY 1 number pad.
"DELAY" and "00:00" will flash in the display.
2. Using the number pads, enter the amount of time you want to
delay the cycle.
After 4 seconds, "CLEAN," "DELAY," and "LOCK" will appear
in the display to show that the oven is set for a delayed clean
operation. The delay time is displayed.
When the self-clean cycle starts:
"DELAY" will turn off and the clean time will appear in the display.
When the self-clean cycle ends:
"LOCK" will turn off. The door can then be opened.
To Stop Self-Clean Anytime:
Press CANCEL. All words disappear from the display. All
functions are canceled. The time of day appears in the display.
Depending on the actual oven temperature when self-clean is
canceled, the oven door will remain locked until the oven cools.
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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 and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
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.
Do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
Warm, soapy water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.