Range Care; General Cleaning - Whirlpool SF216LXSM2 Use & Care Manual

RANGE CARE
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products. Do not wipe down any of the inside
surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. To avoid
breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner
door glass before it has completely cooled.
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 appliance 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.
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 replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
• Warm, soapy water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.
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 31682 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while they are wet.
Cleaning Method:
• Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
• Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be
soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.
• Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617:
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
GRIDDLE (on some models)
Oil or food residue should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop
and the griddle are cool. Do not allow grease to accumulate
under the griddle.
Cleaning the griddle in dishwasher can damage the nonstick
coating.
The use of abrasive cleaners, steel-wood pads or other abrasive
scrubbing pads can damage the nonstick coating.
Cleaning Method:
• Wipe with a dry soft cloth or soft paper towels to remove food
particles.
• Warm, soapy water or other cleaner safe for nonstick pans.
• Soft cloth or sponge.
If the griddle is washed, it will need to be coated again with
vegetable oil to preserve the nonstick finish as well as the
durability of the griddle.
SURFACE BURNERS
See "Surface Burners" section.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
• All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
OVEN CAVITY
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.
On some models, the oven door can be removed. See "Oven
Door" first.
Cleaning Method:
• Steel-wool pad
• Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
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