Whirlpool IGS325RQ2 Benutzerhandbuch

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.

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.

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Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing 
pad:

Gently clean around the model and serial number plate 
because scrubbing may remove numbers.

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All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not 
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing 
Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. 

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

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Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Part Number 31462 (not 
included): 
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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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.

METALLIC PAINT (on some models)

Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust 
removers, ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint 
surface may stain. 

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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Soap and water or dishwasher:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths 
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

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Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on 
panel.

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All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not 
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should 
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. 
These spills may affect the finish.

To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each 
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.

Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

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Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive 
cleanser:

Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.

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Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):

Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be 
soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.

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Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617:
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

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Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on 
panel.

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All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not 
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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.

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Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

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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.

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Steel-wool pad