Whirlpool GR556 Manual Do Utilizador
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Prepare Oven:
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Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and,
on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.
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.
damaging the oven.
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Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide.
See “General Cleaning” section for more information.
See “General Cleaning” section 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.
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.
At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining,
etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not
affect cooking performance.
Prepare Cooktop:
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Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may
melt.
melt.
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.
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 30 minute clean cycle, but the
time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30
minutes for light soil and between 3
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. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven
has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the
inner door glass before it has completely cooled could result in
the glass breaking.
cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven
has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the
inner door glass before it has completely cooled could result in
the glass breaking.
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Before Using:
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
Place the oven vent removable deflector over the oven vent
located on the left rear corner of the cooktop. See “Oven Vent
with Removable Deflector” section for more information.
located on the left rear corner of the cooktop. See “Oven Vent
with Removable Deflector” section for more information.
To Self-Clean:
1.
Press AUTO CLEAN.
2.
Press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a
clean time other than 3
clean time other than 3
hours 30 minutes. The clean time can
be set between 3 hours 15 minutes
and 4 hours 30 minutes.
3.
Press START.
The oven door will automatically lock. “cln ON” and
“LOCKED” will appear on the 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
“LOCKED” will disappear.
“LOCKED” will appear on the 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
“LOCKED” will disappear.
4.
Press STOP CANCEL or open and close the oven door to
clear the oven display.
clear the oven display.
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day. See “Clock” section. Also, make sure 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.
begin.
1.
Press AUTO CLEAN.
2.
Press the HR “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a clean time
other than 3
other than 3
hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set
between 2 hours 30 minutes
and 4 hours 30 minutes.
3.
Press START TIME.
4.
Press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” arrows pads to enter
the time of day to start.
the time of day to start.
5.
Press START. The time of day is displayed.
The door will automatically lock and “LOCKED” and “DELAY”
will appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the
oven cools, or STOP CANCEL is pressed. 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 oven display and “LOCKED” will disappear.
will appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the
oven cools, or STOP CANCEL is pressed. 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 oven display and “LOCKED” will disappear.
6.
Press any pad or open and close the oven door to clear the
oven display.
oven display.
To Stop Self-Clean any time:
Press STOP CANCEL. If the oven temperature is too high, “cln,”
“cool,” and “LOCKED” will appear on the display and the door
will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.
“cool,” and “LOCKED” will appear on the display and the door
will remain locked. It will not unlock 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.
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)
(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.
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 non-abrasive 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.
STAINLESS STEEL
(on some models)
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some
paper towels. Damage may occur.
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths 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.
“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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Vinegar for hard water spots
CERAMIC GLASS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to prevent streaking and staining.
to prevent streaking and staining.
Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help
prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the
cooktop, and can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance
or Service” to order.
prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the
cooktop, and can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance
or Service” to order.