Whirlpool RB160PXX Oven User Manual


 
Caring For Your Oven
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Oven door glass
Use spray glass cleaner or warm soapy water and
a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad.
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Make sure oven is cool
. Follow directions provided with the cleaner.
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Wash, rinse and dry well.
Standard oven (lower oven)
Clean with warm, soapy water and a cloth or
sponge.
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Remove door for easier access. (See page 29.)
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Wash, rinse and dry well.
Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily-soiled
areas.
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Remove door for easier access.
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Rinse well with water.
OR
Use commercial oven cleaner for heavily-soiled
areas.
. Remove door for easier access.
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Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface.
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Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner.
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Rinse with clear water.
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Use in well-ventilated room.
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Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to
contact the heating elements, heat seal,
thermostat bulb or exterior surfaces of the
oven. Damage will occur.
Use heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan while
cooking.
. Place piece of foil or shallow pan, slightly larger
than the cooking container, on rack under
container to catch spill-overs.
Self-Cleaning oven (single/upper oven)
For areas outside the Self-Cleaning area use warm
soapy water or soapy steel wool pads.
9 Follow directions starting on page 23, “Using the
Self-Cleaning cycle.”
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Dp not use commercial oven cleaners
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Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self-
Cleaning Oven.
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Do not remove Self-Cleaning Oven door except
to change oven door front. (See page 29.)
Cleaning tips
Control knobs
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth
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Wash, rinse and dry well.
. Do not soak.
Control panel
Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass
cleaner and a soft cloth.
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Wash, rinse and dry well.
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Follow directions provided with the cleaner.
Porcelain surfaces
Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.
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Wipe off regularly when oven is cool.
Use a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for
heavily-soiled areas.
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Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
NOTE: Do not allow food containing acids (such as
vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on
surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish.
Chrome surfaces and trim
Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.
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Wash, rinse and dry well.
Use mild glass cleaner to remove fingermarks.
For heavily-soiled areas, clean with an ammonia
solution of 1 cup ammonia to 2 gallons of water.
Broiler pan and grid
Clean with warm, soapy water or a soapy steel
wool pad.
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Clean after each use.
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Wash, rinse and dry well.
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After pan and grid are cool, wipe with a warm,
damp cloth. For heavily-soiled areas, use a
soapy steel wool scrubbing pad.
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Do not clean in Self-Cleaning Oven. (See note
on page 23.)
Oven racks
Use Self-Cleaning cycle (single/upper oven).
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Leave in oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
OR
Clean with warm soapy water or soapy steel wool
pads.
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Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel wool pads
for heavily-soiled areas.
NOTE: The oven racks will discolor and be harder
to slide when left in the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. If you want them to stay shiny,
remove from the oven and clean by hand. If racks
are left in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the sides
of the racks to make them easier to slide.
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