Whirlpool TES325MQ1 Manual Do Utilizador

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.

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.

CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)

Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine 
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.

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.

A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and 
can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” to 
order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor 
blades out of the reach of children.

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Paper towels or clean damp sponge: Clean while the cooktop 
is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so.

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Cooktop Scraper: Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You 
may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.

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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.

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Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser: Rub 
product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. 
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.

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Cooktop Polishing Creme 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.

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Cooktop Polishing Creme: 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.

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Cooktop Polishing Creme: 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.

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.

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.”

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Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements 
are cool.

BURNER BOWLS (on some models)

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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 stainless steel-wool 
pad.

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Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.

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Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

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Dishwasher