Warming Drawer (On Some Models); Self-Cleaning Cycle (On Some Models); Oven Door; Storage Drawer - Whirlpool SF380LEPQ3 Use & Care Manual

METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust
removers, ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint
surface may stain,
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:
• Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PAN EL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
• 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 wet.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle,
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.
• Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617:
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
SURFACE BURNERS
See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
• 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:
• Self-Cleaning cycle: See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" first.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
Cleaning Method:
• 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.
• Steel-wool pad
BROILER PAN AND GRID (on some models)
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Cleaning Method:
• Mildly abrasive cleanser:
Scrub with wet scouring pad.
• Solution of 1/2cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool
pad.
• Oven cleaner:
Follow product label instructions.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
• Dishwasher
STORAGE DRAWER (on some models)
Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning,
For more information, see "Storage Drawer" section,
Cleaning Method:
• Mild detergent
Drawer Liner (on some models)
Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner.
• Clean with mild detergent.
• All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
WARMING DRAWER and TRAY (on some models)
Make sure drawer is cool and remove tray.
Cleaning Method:
• MUd detergent (for both)
• All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
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