Whirlpool WFG500M4HS, User Instructions

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RANGE CARE
General Cleaning
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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at
www.whirlpool.com . In Canada, reference 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 the “Warranty” section for contact 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 (not
included):
See the “Warranty” section for contact information.
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust
removers, ammonia, or sodium hydroxide (lye) because the paint
surface may stain.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates, and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Cleaning Method:
■
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates, and caps are cool.
■
Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most-aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be
soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.
■
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617:
See the “Warranty” section for contact information.
SURFACE BURNERS
■
See the “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers, or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs,
make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■
Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
OVEN DOOR GLASS
To avoid damage to the oven door glass, 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 glass.
■
Affresh
®
Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See the “Warranty” section for contact 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.
OVEN CAVITY
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting,
or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
■
Clean when the oven is cooled with detergent and water, using
a soap-filled steel wool pad on burned spots. Rinse and wipe
dry.
NOTE: Oven cleaners can coat or damage the temperature
sensing bulb (long tube in the oven) so that it will not sense
temperature correctly. If you are using an oven cleaner, avoid
contact with the rod-shaped bulb of the thermostat. Be sure that
any residue that touches the bulb is removed.
Oven Light
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.
2. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
3. Replace bulb, by turning clockwise.
4.
Plug in range or reconnect power.