WHIRLPOOL S161
Owner's Manual

Cleaning

the

Grill

Grates: These are made from cast aluminum. Model $161: the grates have been anodized. This coating will fade with use. Models $136 and $156: the grates have a nonstick finish. � The grates should be cleaned after each use.They can be cleaned with detergent and a plastic scrubber, such as Tufty, or washed in the dishwasher if burned on residue is first removed. For heavy soil, grates can be soaked in hot, soapy water to which a cleanser, such as householdammonia, has beenadded. � Do not use metal brushes or abrasive scouring pads or other scrubbers intended to clean outdoor charcoal grills. These will remove the finish as well as scratch the grates. Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven or use oven cleaners on the grates. GrEBoROeI_J: These are made from cast-iron which havebeen coated with porcelain enamel. � The grill-rocks should be cleaned frequently or after any excessive build-up of grease. To clean light soil, use detergent and a plastic scrubber, such as Tufty, or wash in the dishwasher if burned on residue is first removed. For heavysoil, soak in hot, soapy water to which a cleanser, such as household ammonia, has been added. Stubborn spots on grill-rocks, such as burned on residue from sauces, can be scrubbed with a stiff bristle brush. � An oven cleaner,such as Easy-Off,can be used for burned onsoil. Follow manufacturer's directions; spray on cleaner and let soak overnight. Do not clean grill-rocks in the self-cleaning oven. Grill Element: Follow instructions on page 12 for removing the grill element. The grill element should never be immersed in water. Most soil will burn off during use. The terminal block may be cleaned with soapy S.O.S. pad. Dry thoroughly before reinserting in the range. Peals, in Grill Basin: This area, located under the grill-rocks, should be cleaned after each heavy use of the grill. � To remove light soil, clean area with soapy water or spray with cleansers such as 409 or Grease Relief. For easier clean-up, lay paper towels in grill basin, spray with a household cleanser, and soak for at least a half-hour or longer. � To remove moderate soil, scrub with Comet, Ben Ami, a soft scrub cleanser or plastic scrubber. � To remove stubborn soil,spray with an oven cleaner suchas Easy-Oft; let soak overnight, wipe clean, rinse and dry. Grease Cont=LIn¢_ This containercollects greaseand other liquidscreatedwhile grillingor usingsome of the accessories; spillor overswhile usingtheconventionalcoil cartridge.Emptywhengrease is noticeablethroughcontainerwindow, � Checkthe containerperiodically preventgreasefrom spilling to over. If thisshouldhappen,the greasewill flow over the front of the containerthus alerting you to empty the container.The container is made from polypropyleneand can be washed in hot, soapywater.A few tablespoonsof dishwashing liquidand water added to a cleancontainerwill make it easier to empty when full. May bewashedin dishwasher. � A metaldrain tube leadsfromthe rightgrill basinto the grease container.To preventtube from becomingcloggedif the right aide of the range is usedfor mostgrilling, after grillingremove food particleswith a paper towel. Then, pour a cup of hot, soapy water throughthe draintube. 16