Whirlpool GBD277 User Manual

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to 
the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to 
the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds 
to another closed and well ventilated room.

Self-clean the oven before it is heavily soiled. Heavy soil results in 
longer cleaning and more smoke.

Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to 
help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. 

Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air 
must be able to move freely. See “Oven Vent(s)” section.

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Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and, 
on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.

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Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, 
damaging the oven.

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Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. If 
leaving in, place them on rack positions 2, 3 or 4. For 
diagram, see “Positioning Racks and Bakeware”. Racks will 
discolor and become harder to slide. See “Cleaning” for more 
information.

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Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½ in. (3.8 cm) area 
around the inside oven cavity frame, being careful not to 
move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough 
during self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner, 
etc. enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this 
area.

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Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage. 
At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, 
etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not 
affect cooking performance.

IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the 
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and 
popping sounds.

The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil 
to a powdery ash. 

The oven is preset for a 3

 hour 30 minute clean cycle, but the 

time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 
minutes for light soil and between 3

 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 

30 minutes for average to heavy soil. 

Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp 
cloth.

Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or 
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. 

1. On double oven models only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER 

OVEN.

2. Press AUTO CLEAN.

Press the HR “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a clean time 
other than 3

 hour 30 minutes. The clean time can be set 

between 2 hours 30 minutes

 and 4 hours 30 minutes. 

3. Press START/ENTER.

The oven door will automatically lock. “DOOR LOCKED”, the 
start time and stop time will appear on the oven display. The 
door will not unlock until the oven cools.

When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will 
appear on the oven display and “DOOR LOCKED” will 
disappear.

4. Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL or open the 

oven door to clear the oven display.

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. On double oven models only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER 

OVEN.

2. Press AUTO CLEAN.

Press the HR “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a clean time 
other than 3

 hour 30 minutes. The clean time can be set 

between 2 hours 30 minutes

 and 4 hours 30 minutes. 

3. Press STOP TIME.

4. Press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” arrows pads to enter 

the time of day to stop.

5. Press START/ENTER. 

 The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.

The door will automatically lock and "DOOR LOCKED", 
"DELAY", and the stop time will also 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 “DOOR LOCKED” will 
disappear.

6. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven 

display.

Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL. If the oven 
temperature is too high, the door will remain locked. It will not 
unlock until the oven cools.