Whirlpool IBS550P Benutzerhandbuch

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning 
products.

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

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.

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Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (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.

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Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic 
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, 
not directly on panel.

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.

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

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle (on some models).

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Mildly abrasive cleanser:

Scrub with wet scouring pad.

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Solution of 

¹₂ 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.

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Dishwasher

The oven lights are standard 40-watt appliance bulbs. They will 
come on when the oven is operating in any cook mode. The oven 
lights will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle and when the 
selector knob is set to Off.

Before replacing, make sure the oven is off and cool.

1. Disconnect power.

2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven 

counterclockwise to remove.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.

4. Replace bulb and bulb cover by turning clockwise.

5. Reconnect power.

For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven 
door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off 
and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.

1. Open oven door all the way.

2. Flip up the hinge latch on each side.

3. Close the oven door as far as it will shut.

4. Lift the oven door while holding both sides.

Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from 
the oven door frame.

1. Insert both hanger arms into the door.

2. Open the oven door.

You should hear a “click” as the door is set into place.

3. Move the hinge levers back to the locked position. Ensure 

that the door is free to open and close. If it is not, repeat the 
removal and installation procedures.