General Cleaning - Whirlpool GMC305PRS 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 DELAY 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 automatically lock 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 automatically
turn on.
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/CANCEL, LOWER OFF/CANCEL or
OFF/CANCEL. If the oven temperature is too high, the door will
remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.
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)
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Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some
paper towels. Damage may occur.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
• Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Part Number 31464 (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
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
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.
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
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