Whirlpool YIES366RS2 - Manuel (Page 16)

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Burned-on soil
■ Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Scraper:
Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as
flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn
spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
■ Cooktop Cleaner:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally
disappear, but after many cleanings they will become less
noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
■ Cooktop Cleaner:
Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft
cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches
and abrasions do not affect cooking performance, and after
many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Cleaning Method:
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
■ Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
CONTROL PANEL
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
■ Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements
are cool.
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”
BURNER BOWLS (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Chrome only
■ 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
■ Dishwasher
■ Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
■ Steel-wool pad
Do not remove the cooktop to avoid product damage.
For more information, see “Lift-up Cooktop” section.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
OVEN CAVITY
Cleaning Method:
■ Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.
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.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
Cleaning Method:
■ 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 selected models)
Cleaning Method:
Chrome only
■ 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
■ Dishwasher
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.