5
Key Usage Tips
AquaLift
®
Self-Cleaning Technology
AquaLift
®
Self-Cleaning Technology is a first-of-its-kind cleaning
solution designed to minimize the time, temperature, and odors
that ordinarily come with traditional self-cleaning methods. With
AquaLift
®
Self-Cleaning Technology, an exclusive coating on the
interior of the oven, is activated with heat and water to release
baked-on soil. To use AquaLift
®
Self-Cleaning Technology, simply
wipe out loose debris, pour water into the oven bottom, and run
the AquaLift
®
Self-Cleaning cycle. When the cycle finishes in under
1 hour at a lower temperature than in traditional self-cleaning
methods, just wipe out the remaining water and loose debris.
See the “Clean Cycle” section for more detailed instructions. For
additional information, frequently asked questions, and videos
on using AquaLift
®
Self-Cleaning Technology, visit our website at
http://whirlpoolcorp.com/aqualift
.
Surface Temperatures
When the range is in use, all range surfaces may become hot,
such as the knobs and oven door.
Baking Drawer
When the oven is in use, the drawer may become hot. Do not store
plastics, cloth, or other items that could melt or burn in the drawer.
Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and
should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper, or
other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.
Preheating
When beginning a Bake, Convect Bake, or Convect Roast cycle,
the oven will begin preheating after Start is pressed. The oven
will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C)
with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the
oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The
preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual
oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset
the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This
ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven
will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the
preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat before
the tone sounds.
Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning
To avoid damaging the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive
powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or ammonia.
1.
Remove food/residue with the Cooktop Scraper.
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For best results, use the Cooktop Scraper while the
cooktop is still warm but not hot to the touch. It is
recommended to wear an oven mitt while scraping the
warm cooktop.
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Hold the Cooktop Scraper at approximately a 45° angle
against the glass surface and scrape the residue. It will
be necessary to apply pressure in order to remove the
residue.
Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding
to Step 2.
2.
Apply a few dime-sized drops of affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner to
the affected areas.
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Rub affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner onto the cooktop surface
with the blue Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Some pressure is
needed to remove stubborn stains.
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Allow the cleaner to dry to a white haze before proceeding
to Step 3.
3.
Polish with a clean, dry cloth or a clean, dry paper towel.
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Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary for stubborn or
burned-on stains.
The Complete Cooktop Cleaner Kit is available for order and
includes the following:
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Cooktop Scraper
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affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner
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Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads
See the “Accessories” section for part numbers and information
on ordering.
