Whirlpool WDE150LVQ Benutzeranleitung

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CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive 
powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly 
to avoid streaking and staining.
Use affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051 with 
Cooktop Scraper Part Number WA906B to clean and remove 
stains from the cooktop. Use Cooktop Protectant Part Number 
31463A regularly to avoid stain buildup, pitting and scratching, 
while conditioning the cooktop for easier future cleaning. To order 
as an accessory, or to order a replacement accessory, see the 
“Accessories” section for more information. The Cooktop 
Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of 
children.
Light to moderate soil
Paper towels or clean damp sponge
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
Cooktop Scraper: 
Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You 
may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
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.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
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
Cooktop Cleaner 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.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
Cooktop Cleaner: 
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 they will become less 
noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
Cooktop Cleaner: 
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 they will become less noticeable.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, 
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
Warm, soapy water: 
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive 
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper 
towels. 
To avoid turning the controls on while cleaning, you may activate 
the Control Lock feature (on some models). See “Control Lock” 
section.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner 
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number 
W10355010 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”
Cleaning Method:
Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements 
are cool.
BURNER BOWLS (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Chrome burner bowls
Wash frequently in warm, soapy water. (It is not recommended to 
wash chrome bowls in a dishwasher). A mild abrasive cleaner 
and a plastic scrubber can be used to remove stubborn stains.
For heavily soiled bowls, place an ammonia soaked paper towel 
on the stains and allow to soak for a short time, then gently scrub 
with a plastic scrubber.
Porcelain burner bowls:
Warm, soapy water or dishwasher
Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not 
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic 
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, 
not directly on panel.
affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number 
W10355010 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
OVEN CAVITY - SELF-CLEAN (on some models)
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.
Cleaning Method:
Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.