WHIRLPOOL 4RF315PXMQ0
Owner's Manual

To Delay Start Self-Clean (on some models):
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See �Clock� section. Also, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. 1. Press AUTO CLEAN. 2. Press the HR �up� or �down� arrow pad to set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 3 hours 15 minutes and 5 hours 15 minutes. 3. Press START TIME. 4. Press the HR and MIN �up� or �down� arrows pads to enter the time of day to start. 5. Press START. The time of day is displayed. The door will automatically lock and �LOCKED� and �DELAY� will appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, �End� will appear on the lower oven display and �LOCKED� will disappear. 6. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display.

CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur. Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to prevent streaking and staining. Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop, and can be ordered as an accessory. See �Assistance or Service� to order. A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and can be ordered as an accessory. See �Assistance or Service� to order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of children. Light to moderate soil
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Paper towels or clean damp sponge: Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so.

Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup) s Cooktop Scraper: Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so.
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To Stop Self-Clean any time:

Press CANCEL or OFF. If the oven temperature is too high, �cln,� �TIMED,� �ON,� �cool,� and �LOCKED� will appear on the display (on some models), and the door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.

Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel: 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. Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser: Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.

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. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
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Burned-on soil s Cooktop Polishing Creme 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 s Cooktop Polishing Creme: 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 become less noticeable. Tiny scratches and abrasions s Cooktop Polishing Creme: 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 become less noticeable.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish. s Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur. Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging. s Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included): See �Assistance or Service� section to order.
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COOKTOP CONTROLS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. Do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position. On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
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Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

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Vinegar for hard water spots

Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

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