General Cleaning - Whirlpool SF380LEPQ3 Use & Care Manual

Prepare Oven:
• Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and,
on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.
• Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt,
damaging the oven.
• Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide.
See "General Cleaning" section for more information.
Hand clean inside door edge and the 11/2"(3.8 cm) area
around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to
move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough
during self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner,
etc. enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this
area.
Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage.
At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining,
etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not
affect cooking performance.
Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer:
• Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may
melt.
• Remove all items from the storage drawer.
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.
The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, but the
time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours
30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and
4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven
has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the
inner door glass before it has completely cooled could result in
the glass breaking.
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
To Self-Clean:
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
2. Press the HR and MIN "up" or "down" arrow pads, or the
TIMEfrEMP "up" or "down" arrow pad (depending on your
model) to set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes.
On models with Style 1 series electronic oven controls
(see "Electronic Oven Controls" section), the oven can
be set to a clean time between 3 hours 15 minutes and
5 hours 15 minutes.
On models with Style 2 series electronic oven controls (see
"Electronic Oven Controls" section), the oven can be set to a
clean time between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours
30 minutes.
3.
Press START/ENTER.
The oven door will automatically lock. "LOCKED" will appear
on the display (on some models), and on other models, the
ON, HEAT and DOOR LOCKED indicator lights will light up.
The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, "End" will
appear on the oven display and "LOCKED" shown on the
display of some models will disappear. The indicator lights on
other models will go off.
4. Press CANCEL or OFF/CANCEL, or open the oven door to
clear the oven display.
To Delay Start Self-Clean (on some models):
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.
2. Press the HR "up" or "down" arrow pad to set a clean time
other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set
between 3 hours 15 minutes and 5 hours 15 minutes.
3. Press START TIME.
4. Press the HR and MIN "up" or "down" arrows pads to enter
the time of day to start.
5. Press START. The time of day is 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.
6. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven
display.
To Stop Self-Clean anytime:
Press CANCEL or OFR If the oven temperature is too high, "cln,"
"TIMED," "ON," "cool," and "LOCKED" will appear on the display
(on some models), and the door will remain locked. It will not
unlock until the oven cools.
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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
(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 31662 (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 Polishing
Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
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.
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