General Recommendations; Maintenance And Cleaning; Cleaning - Whirlpool AKP 738 Instruction Manual

General recommendations

Before use:
• Remove cardboard protection pieces,
protective film and adhesive labels from
accessories.
• Remove the accessories from the oven
and heat it at 200 °C for about an hour to
eliminate the smell and fumes from the
insulating materials and protective grease.
During use:
• Do not place heavy objects on the door
as they could damage it.
• Do not cling to the door or hang anything
from the handle.

Maintenance and cleaning

Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing or

cleaning.

Replace all components before
turning on the product.
Do not remove ground wire.
Connect the ground wire to an
effective ground.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire or electrical
shock.
• Do not cover the inside of the oven with
aluminum foil.
• Do not pour water into the inside of a hot
oven; this could damage the enamel
coating.
• Do not drag pots or pans across the
bottom of the oven as this could damage
the enamel coating.
• Be sure that the electrical cords of other
appliances do not touch hot parts of the
oven or become trapped in the door.
• Do not expose the oven to atmospheric
agents.
Cleaning
• Do not use steam cleaning equipment.
• Clean the oven only when it is cool.
• Disconnect power before cleaning.
Oven exterior:
Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents.
If any of these products unintentionally
comes in contact with the appliance, clean
immediately with a damp cloth.
• Clean the surfaces with a damp cloth.
If it is very dirty, add a few drops of
washing up detergent to the water.
Finish off with a clean, dry cloth.
Oven interior:
Do not use abrasive sponges or metallic
scrapers or scourers to clean the oven.
Over time, these can ruin enameled
surfaces and the oven door glass.
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