Whirlpool WFE525S0HS User Instructions page 14

RANGE CARE
Self-Cleaning Cycle
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to
the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds
to another closed and well-ventilated room.
Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to
help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.
Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air
must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see the
"Oven Vent" or "Oven Vents" section.
Do not clean, rub, damage, or move the oven door gasket.
Prepare Range:
Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, all
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cooking utensils, oven racks, aluminum foil, and, on some
models, the temperature probe from the oven.
Use a damp cloth to clean inside door edge and the 1
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(38 mm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being
certain not to move or bend the gasket.
Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage.
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At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining,
etching, pitting, or faint white spots can result. This will not
affect cooking performance.
Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they
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may melt.
Remove all items from the storage drawer.
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How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks, and
popping sounds.
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil
to a powdery ash.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool, damp cloth
to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.
The oven light is disabled during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time, press CANCEL. If
the temperature is too high, the oven door will remain locked and
"cool" and "locked" will be displayed.
When "locked" shows in the display, the door of the oven cannot
be opened. To avoid damage to the door, do not force the door
open when "locked" is displayed.
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is completely closed or
the door will not lock and the Self-Cleaning cycle will not begin.
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Electronic Oven Control with Adjustable Clean Time
The Self-Cleaning cycle is time adjustable between 2 hours
30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes in 15-minute increments.
Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil
and 4 hours 30 minutes for heavy soil. The last 30 minutes of
the cycle is for cooldown.
To Self-Clean:
1. Press SELF CLEAN.
2. Press the Temp/Time "+" or "-" keypad to enter the desired
Self-Cleaning cycle time.
3. Press START.
The oven door will automatically lock. The Door Locked and
Clean indicator lights will be displayed. The time remaining
will also be displayed.
4. When the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete and the oven cools,
the Door Locked and Clean indicator lights will turn off.
5. When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth.
To exit the Self-Cleaning cycle before completed, press
CANCEL. The door will unlock once the oven cools.
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit
the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at
www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, refer to the Customer Service
section at www.whirlpool.ca.
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.
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Cleaning Method:
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Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner, or nonabrasive
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scrubbing pad:
Gently clean around the model/serial/rating plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
affresh Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
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W10355010 (not included):
See the "Accessories" section for more information.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: 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.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time
or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
affresh Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016
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(not included):
See the "Accessories" section for more information.
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers,
ammonia, or sodium hydroxide (lye) because the paint surface
may stain.
General Cleaning