WHIRLPOOL KERA205PBL5
Owner's Manual

Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup) � Cooktop Scraper: Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so.
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OVEN CAVITY
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. � Self-Cleaning cycle: See �Self-Cleaning Cycle� first.

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 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. Metal marks from aluminum and copper � 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 become less noticeable. Tiny scratches and abrasions � 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 become less noticeable.

OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
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Self-Cleaning cycle: See �Self-Cleaning Cycle� first. Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, 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 (on some models). � Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
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Solution of ¹ � cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool pad. Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.

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Porcelain enamel only, not chrome � Dishwasher

COOKTOP CONTROLS
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. � Soap and water: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

Oven Light(s)
The oven light(s) is a 40-watt appliance bulb. The light(s) will come on when the oven door is opened. The light(s) will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. When the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light(s) on or off.

To Replace:
Before replacing, make sure the oven is off and cool. 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
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Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

CONTROL PANEL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths 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. 3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket. 4. Replace bulb and bulb cover by turning clockwise. 5. Plug in range or reconnect power.

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