General Cleaning; Oven Lights - Whirlpool GBD307PRS Use And Care Manual

To Delay Start Self-Clean:
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day. See "Clock" section. Also, make sure the
door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not
begin.
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
Press the HOUR "+" or "-" keypad to set a clean time other
than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between
2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
2. Press STOP TIME.
3. Press the HOUR and MIN "+" or "-" keypads to enter the time
of day to stop.
4. Press START.
The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.
The door will lock automatically, and "LOCKED" and "DELAY"
will appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the
oven cools.
When the start time is reached, the oven will turn on
automatically.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, "End" will
appear on the lower oven display and "LOCKED" will
disappear.
5. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven
display.
To Stop Self-Clean anytime:
Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL. If the oven
temperature is too high, the door will remain locked. It will not
unlock until the oven cools.

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Stainless Steel Cleaner & 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.
Vinegar for hard water spots. Do not use soap-filled scouring
pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool
pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may
occur.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad: 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.
CONTROL PANEL
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.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
OVEN CAVITY
Cleaning Method:
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.
Self-Cleaning cycle: See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" first.
Do not use oven cleaners.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
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)
Cleaning Method:
Solution of cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool
pad.
Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
Dishwasher

Oven Lights

The oven lights are standard 40-watt appliance bulbs. They will
come on when the oven door is opened. They will not work
during the Self-Cleaning cycle. When the oven door is closed,
press OVEN LIGHT to turn them on or off.
To Replace:
Before replacing, make sure the oven is off and cool.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4. Replace bulb and bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Reconnect power.
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