Whirlpool WDE150LVQ Benutzeranleitung
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How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and
popping sounds.
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.
to a powdery ash.
The oven is preset for a 3 hour clean cycle, however the time can
be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours for light soil and
between 3 hours and 4 hours for average to heavy soil.
be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours for light soil and
between 3 hours and 4 hours for average to heavy soil.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp
cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.
cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp
cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
When “LOCK” shows in the display, the door cannot be opened.
To avoid damage to the door, do not force the door open when
”LOCK” is displayed.
To avoid damage to the door, do not force the door open when
”LOCK” is displayed.
To Self-Clean:
1. Close the oven door.
2. Move the door lock lever to the right to the locked position.
3. Press CLEAN.
4. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pad.
CL-M (Clean - Medium soil, 3 hours) appears in the display.
If the door is not closed, beeps will sound and “door” will
appear in the display until the door is closed and the Clean
pad is pressed again. If the door is not closed within
45 seconds, the self-cleaning operation will be canceled
and the display will return to the time of day.
appear in the display until the door is closed and the Clean
pad is pressed again. If the door is not closed within
45 seconds, the self-cleaning operation will be canceled
and the display will return to the time of day.
If more than 5 seconds elapse between pressing the Clean
pad and the “up” or “down” arrow pad, the program will
automatically return to the previous display.
pad and the “up” or “down” arrow pad, the program will
automatically return to the previous display.
5. To choose a clean setting other then Medium, press the “up”
or “down” arrow pads to scroll through the self-cleaning
settings.
CL-H (Clean - Heavy soil, 4 hours)
CL-M (Clean - Medium soil, 3 hours)
CL-L (Clean - Light soil, 2 hours)
settings.
CL-H (Clean - Heavy soil, 4 hours)
CL-M (Clean - Medium soil, 3 hours)
CL-L (Clean - Light soil, 2 hours)
Choosing a cleaning level automatically programs the self-
cleaning time.
cleaning time.
6. After 4 seconds, the oven will start cleaning.
“LOCK” and “CLEAN” will appear in the display. The cleaning
time will count down in the display.
time will count down in the display.
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the door is closed
completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1. Press DELAY.
“DELAY” flashes and “00:00” will appear in the display.
2. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter the amount of
time you want to delay the cycle. Delay time can be set from
10 minutes (00:10) to 11 hours and 59 minutes (11:59).
10 minutes (00:10) to 11 hours and 59 minutes (11:59).
3. While “DELAY” is flashing, press the CLEAN pad. “CLEAN”
will flash in the display.
4. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pad.
CL-M (Clean - Medium soil, 3 hours) appears in the display.
5. To choose a clean setting other then Medium, press the “up”
or “down” arrow pads to scroll through the self-cleaning
settings.
CL-H (Clean - Heavy soil, 4 hours)
CL-M (Clean - Medium soil, 3 hours)
CL-L (Clean - Light soil, 2 hours)
settings.
CL-H (Clean - Heavy soil, 4 hours)
CL-M (Clean - Medium soil, 3 hours)
CL-L (Clean - Light soil, 2 hours)
Choosing a cleaning level automatically programs the self-
cleaning time.
cleaning time.
After 4 seconds, “CLEAN,” “DELAY,” and “LOCK” will appear
in the display to show that the oven is set for a delayed clean
operation. The delay time is displayed.
in the display to show that the oven is set for a delayed clean
operation. The delay time is displayed.
If oven has already been set for a clean cycle and you wish to
set a delay:
set a delay:
1. Press DELAY.
“DELAY” flashes and “00:00” will appear in the display.
2. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter the amount of
time you want to delay the cycle.
After 4 seconds, “CLEAN,” “DELAY,” and “LOCK” will appear
in the display to show that the oven is set for a delayed clean
operation. The delay time is displayed.
in the display to show that the oven is set for a delayed clean
operation. The delay time is displayed.
When the self-clean cycle starts:
“DELAY” will turn off and the clean time will appear in the display.
To Stop Self-Clean Anytime:
Press CANCEL. All words disappear from the display. All
functions are canceled. The time of day appears in the display.
functions are canceled. The time of day appears in the display.
Depending on the actual oven temperature when self-clean is
canceled, the oven door may remain locked until the oven cools.
canceled, the oven door may remain locked until the oven cools.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products.
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.
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some
models)
models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
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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.
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 31682 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
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Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (not
included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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.
water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
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To avoid damage to stainless steel, do not use soap-filled
scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.