General Cleaning; Oven Light - Whirlpool ELECTRIC RANGE User Instructions

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit the
Customer Service section at www.whirlpool.ca.
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 range 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.
affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See "Accessories" section for more information.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time
or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016:
See "Accessories" section for more information.
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers,
ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may
stain.
CERAMIC GLASS
Cleaning Method:
Use affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051 with
Cooktop Scraper Part Number WA906B to clean and remove
stains from the cooktop. Use Cooktop Protectant Part Number
31463B regularly to avoid stain buildup, pitting and scratching,
while conditioning the cooktop for easier future cleaning. These
can be ordered as accessories. See "Accessories" section for more
information. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor
blades out of the reach of children.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach,
rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Light to moderate soil
Can be cleaned with damp paper towels or sponge. Light
stains should be addressed with cleaner and cleaning pad.
The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before
replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the
control knobs are in the off position.
To Replace:
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
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General Cleaning

Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
Clean with cooktop scraper and cooktop cleaner. Scrape off
sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to
wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
Clean with Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleaner and
cleaning pad.
Burned-on soil
Clean with Cooktop Cleaner, Cleaning Pad and Cooktop
Scraper.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
Clean with Cooktop Cleaner and Cleaning Pad as soon as
cooktop has cooled down. The marks will not totally disappear,
but after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
Use Cooktop Cleaner and Cleaning Pad for scratches.
Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance,
and after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
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.
affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See "Accessories" section for more information.
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
Steel-wool pad
For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
STORAGE DRAWER OR WARMING DRAWER (on some
models)
Check that storage drawer or warming drawer is cool and empty
before cleaning.
Cleaning Method:
Mild detergent
OVEN CAVITY
Use AquaLift™ Technology regularly to clean oven spills.
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:
Clean cycle: See "Clean Cycle" first.

Oven Light

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, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.