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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 in the Owner’s Manual 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, 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.
Surface Burners
NOTE:
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air
around the burner grate edges.
Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner.
A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven
flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover, and routinely
remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning”
section in the Owner’s Manual.
Alignment:
Be sure to align the gas tube opening in the burner
base with the orifice holder on the cooktop and the igniter
electrode with the notch in the burner base.
A. Burner cap
B. Gas tube opening
C. Burner base
D. Igniter electrode
E. Orifice holder
NOTE:
The oval burner base is permanently attached to the
burner cap.
Gas tube opening:
Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material
to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube
opening by always using a burner cap.
A. 1-1
1
/
2
" (2.5-3.8 cm)
B. Burner ports
To Clean:
IMPORTANT:
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF
and the cooktop is cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or
rust removers. Do not wash in the dishwasher
1.
Remove the burner cap and the burner base, and clean
according to “General Cleaning” section in the Owner’s
Manual.
2.
Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
3.
Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown.
Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained
repair specialist.
4.
Replace the burner base. The burner bases and caps must be
properly positioned before cooking. Your range comes with
three sizes of burners and caps. See the following illustration
for burner positions.
A. Small (AUX)
B. Large (UR)
C. Oval
D. Medium (SR)
E. Large (UR)