WHIRLPOOL 6498VVA
Owner's Manual

CARE AND CLEANING CHART
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TOremoveknobs for cleaning, gentlypull forward. Wash in milddetergentand water.Do not soak knobs in water. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. They will scratch finish and remove markings. Rinse dry and replace.Turn ON each burner to see if knobs have been replaced ¢onractly.

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Grates are made of porcelain-coated steel.Theycan be cleanedat the sinkwith detergentand wateror inthe dishwasher. o clean bakedon soil,placea dampsoapy paper T towel overthe grateand let standfor 30 minutes. Use a non-abrasive plasticpadto scour stubborn Soil. NOTE: Never operate burner without a grate in place. To protectthe porcelain finish on the gratefrom excessive heat, never operate surfaceburner withouta cookingutensilon the grate. It is normal for grates to lose their shine over a period of time. cleaner _d a _ _10t_ rem0v__i_germ_rks Smudges; to _ NOTE Donot_Seovencea_ers abrasveotca_tc_gents

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See pages 20 and 21 for instructions, Protectthe oven bottom by (1) using large enough cookware to prevent believers; (2) placea piece of aluminumfoil, that Jsslighfiylarger than the cookware,on the lowerrack. NEVER place foil directly on the oven bottom. Protect oven boffom against acid spills (milk, cheese, tomato, lemon juice, etc.) or sugary spills (piefilling) as they may pit or discolor the oven bottom.

Oven cavity, upper conventional (Chateau range only) � Continuous Clean Oven, see page 19

Cleaning action begins whenever the oven is on. The oven must be used for cleaning to take place. Higher oven temperatures and longer baking times speed the cleaning action.

Brush off heavy soil with a nylon or plastic pad. Do not use paper towels, cloths, or sponges because the oven walls are porous and particlesof these materials will rub off on the walls. Rinse area with clean water only. Do not use any type of oven cleaner, cleanser or detergent on this surface.

Plastic finishes � Door handles � Sackguardtrim � Overlays � Knobs � Endcaps

� Soap and water = Paste of baking soda and water � Non-abrasive plastic pad or sponge

When surface is cool, clean with soap and water; rinse, and dry.Use a windowcleaner and a soft cloth. NOTE: Never use oven cJeanera, abrasive or caustic }iquid or powdered cleaning agentson plasticfinishes.These cleaningagentswill scratchor marr finish. NOTE: Toprevent staining or discoloration, wipe up fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon, vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade) immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth.

Surface burners � Conventional � Sealed

� Soap and water * Pasteof bakingsodaand water °Plasticscouringspongeorped � Mildly abrasive cleanser

All burners: For ease of cleaning,clean burners each time the cook-top used with is ; warmsoapywater. If a believeroccurs removepan to anotherburner;coolburnerand I clean.Toremoveetubbornsoil useadryciothendmildlyabrasivecleanser. Usecareto prevent cleaner from clogging ports. Burner must be dry before use. NOTE: Yellow I tipping or distortion of the flame may occur until the burner is completely dry. Clean burner ports with astraight pin or small metal paperclip. Do not enlarge or distort ports. Do not use a wooden toothpick as it may break off and clog port. if ports are clogged or soiled, the burner may not light properly or the flame may not be even. Conventional burners: Dry burners in the oven set at 170°E Sealed burners: Sealed burnercannot be removedbythe consumer. hen cleaning W burner,usecareto preventdamagetothe ignitor.Surfaceburnerwillnotlightproperlyif ignitoris damaged, broken,soiled, or wet. When_eaning theports, be sure to clean the port directly below the ignitor.