Whirlpool 9761862 Range User Manual


 
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CONTROL PANEL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”
Damp cloth:
Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool.
BURNER BOWLS (on some models)
Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool
pad.
Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
Dishwasher
SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models)
Do not remove the cooktop to avoid product damage.
For more information, see “Lift-up Cooktop” section.
Steel-wool pad
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
OVEN CAVITY
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.
Self-Cleaning cycle:
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
Self-Cleaning cycle:
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will
discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
Steel-wool pad
BROILER PAN AND GRID (on some models)
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Mildly abrasive cleanser:
Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool
pad.
Oven cleaner:
Follow product label instructions.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
Dishwasher
STORAGE DRAWER ( on some models)
Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.
For more information, see “Storage Drawer” section.
Mild detergent
Drawer Liner (on some models)
Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner.
Clean with mild detergent.
WARMING DRAWER and TRAY ( on some models)
Make sure drawer is cool and remove tray.
Mild detergent (for both)
Oven Light
The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. It will come
on when the oven door is open. When the oven door is closed,
press LIGHT to turn it on or off. It will not work during the Self-
Cleaning cycle.
To replace:
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
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 and bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.