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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 innovative
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.
Warming or Storage 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:
■
Cooktop Scraper
■
affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner
■
Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads
See the “Accessories” section for part numbers and information
on ordering.
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