OVEN CARE. Whirlpool KEBS177, KEBS147, KEBS208D

OVEN CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the

Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during

Self-Cleaning cycle.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room.

Self-clean the oven before it is heavily soiled. Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke.

Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.

Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. See “Oven Vent(s)” section.

Prepare Oven:

■ Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and, 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.

Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. If leaving in, place them on rack positions 2, 3 or 4. For diagram, see “Positioning Racks and Bakeware”. Racks will discolor and become harder to slide. See “Cleaning” for more information.

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.

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.

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.

The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash.

The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, however the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 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.

The oven lights will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

On double oven models, only one oven can self-clean at a time. If one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven can not be set or turned on.

To Self-Clean:

Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.

1. On double ovens only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.

The cavity symbol will flash indicating which oven was chosen. The left cavity symbol is the upper oven, the right cavity symbol is the lower oven.

2. Press CLEAN.

Press the number pads to set a clean time other than 3 hour

30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.

3. Press START.

The oven door will automatically lock and “DOOR LOCKED”, the start time and stop time will appear on the oven display.

The door will not unlock until the oven cools.

When the cycle is complete and the oven is cool, “End” will appear on the oven display and “DOOR LOCKED” will disappear.

4. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display.

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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 door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.

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On double ovens only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.

The cavity symbol will flash indicating which oven was chosen. The left cavity symbol is the upper oven, the right cavity symbol is the lower oven.

2.

Press CLEAN.

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Press the number pads to set a clean time other than 3

hour

30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.

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Press STOP TIME.

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Press the number pads to enter the time of day to stop.

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Press START.

The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.

The door will automatically lock and "DOOR LOCKED",

"DELAY", and the stop time will also appear on the display.

The door will not unlock until the oven cools.

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 “DOOR LOCKED” will disappear.

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Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display.

To Stop Self-Clean any time:

Press CANCEL OFF, UPPER OVEN CANCEL / OFF or LOWER

OVEN CANCEL / OFF. If the oven temperature is too high, the door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.

Cleaning

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 wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■ Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):

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See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

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Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Vinegar for hard water spots

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

■ Glass cleaner and paper towels or non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad

CONTROL PANEL

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use commercial 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.

■ Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN RACKS

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Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Racks will discolor and become harder to slide. After cleaning, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

Steel wool pad

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BROILER PAN AND GRID

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

■ Mildly abrasive cleanser:

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Scrub with wet scouring pad.

Solution of ¹|₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gallon (3.75 L) water:

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Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel wool pad.

Oven cleaner:

Follow product label instructions.

Porcelain enamel only, not chrome

■ Dishwasher

TEMPERATURE PROBE

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Plastic scouring pad

Dishwasher

Oven Lights

The oven lights are 12 volt, 5-watt maximum halogen bulbs. They will come on when the oven door is opened. They will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. When the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn them on or off.

To Replace:

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

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Disconnect power.

2.

Remove glass light cover by grasping the front edge and pulling away from oven.

Oven Door

There is no need to remove the oven door for normal use.

However, it can be done if necessary.

Before removing or replacing, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. The oven door is heavy. Use both hands, do not lift or carry the door by the handle and another person to help is suggested. Use care not to damage the outer finish.

To Remove:

1.

Open the oven door all the way.

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Insert short end of door removal pins, included with the oven, into both hinge hangers. Two ⁵⁄₃₂ in. (4 mm) allen wrenches or two nails of similar diameter can be used if door removal pins have been misplaced. Do not remove the pins while the door is removed.

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1. Insert small end of pin here

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Grasp under door handle and carefully close door as far as it will shut. Pull door out from the bottom.

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Remove bulb from socket.

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Replace bulb, replace bulb cover by snapping back into wall.

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Reconnect power.

To Replace:

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Make sure door removal pins have not been removed. Fit hinge arms into slots in frame. Push in at lower corner to ensure hinge arms are fully engaged.

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Open the door completely and remove the door removal pins.

Save them for future use.

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Close oven door. If the door does not operate freely, repeat the process.

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