General Cleaning - Whirlpool  GGE388LXB Use & Care Manual

5. "REMOVE RACKS" will scroll in the selected oven text area,
followed by "SELECT OPTION." In the other text area, "Press
^
^ or key" will scroll from left to right.
6. Press Temp/Time "down" arrow pad.
7. "Steam CLEAN" is displayed in the upper text area, and
"Push START" is displayed in the lower text area.
8. Press START.
"Open door pour 10 Oz water to oven base and push START"
will scroll in the lower text area.
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
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.
CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive
powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to avoid streaking and staining.
Use affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051 with
Cooktop Cleaning Pad 31609 and Cooktop Scraper Part Number
WA906B to clean and remove stains from the cooktop. Use
Cooktop Protectant Part Number 31463 and Cooktop Protectant
Applicator Pad Part Number 31610 regularly to avoid stain
buildup, pitting and scratching, while conditioning the cooktop
for easier future cleaning. These can be ordered as accessories.
See the "Accessories" section for more information. The Cooktop
Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of
children.
Light to moderate soil
Paper towels or clean damp sponge
9. Open the oven door of the selected oven and pour 10 oz of
distilled or filtered water to the oven bottom. Then close the
oven door.
10. Press START.
"STEAM CLEAN" is displayed in the upper text area.
11. After 20 minutes, a beep will sound to signal the end of the
cycle.
12. Press CANCEL for the selected oven to clear the display.
13. Remove any excess water with a sponger or cloth and wipe
down oven interior. If needed, use a non-scratch copper
scrubbing pad to remove stubborn soils.

General Cleaning

Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
Cooktop Scraper:
Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You
may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product
into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Scraper:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as flat as possible
on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn spots. Polish
entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
Cooktop Cleaner:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally
disappear, but after many cleanings they will become less
noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
Cooktop Cleaner:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches and abrasions
do not affect cooking performance, and after many cleanings
they will become less noticeable.
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 removing or replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the
Off position.
Do not remove seals under knobs, if present.
Cleaning Method:
Warm, soapy water: Pull knobs straight away from control
panel to remove.
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