General Cleaning - Whirlpool RMC275 Use & Care Manual

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Press STOP TIME.
Press the HOUR and MIN "+" or "-" keypads to enter the time
of day to stop.
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.
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When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, "End" will
appear on the lower oven display and "LOCKED" will
disappear.
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)
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
• Stainless Steel Cleaner and 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.
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 abrasive paper
towels.
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.
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 31682 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.
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
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 (accessory)
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle (on some models).
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.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
• Dishwasher
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