WHIRLPOOL KERC607HBL6
Owner's Manual

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 for regular use to help prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions, and to condition the cooktop. It may 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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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. 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: s 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. s Self-Cleaning cycle: See �Self-Cleaning Cycle� first. OVEN AND ROASTING RACKS
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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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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.

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.

Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration s Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser: Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Burned-on soil
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Steel-wool pad BROILER PAN AND GRID

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. Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle. s Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
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Metal marks from aluminum and copper Cooktop Polishing Creme: s 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. 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. s Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

Solution of ¹ � cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool pad.

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Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.

Porcelain enamel only, not chrome s Dishwasher TEMPERATURE PROBE (on some models)
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Plastic scouring pad

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