Most Whirlpool ovens include a self-cleaning option to remove soil left behind from cooking and baking. The self-cleaning feature uses high heat to burn off food spills, but this method can take several hours and produce smoking. If you want to avoid the time it takes to self-clean your Whirlpool oven, or if the mess isn't extremely tough to remove, you can clean your oven manually. Use mild products to avoid damaging the porcelain in the oven cavity. Clean your Whirlpool oven regularly to prevent staining and burned-on messes.
Instructions
1. Turn off the oven and allow it to cool. Remove any items from inside the oven, including the oven racks.
2. Fill a sink with hot water, and add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent. Place the racks into the sink to soak. Put on rubber gloves.
3. Dip a nonabrasive scrubbing pad or cloth into the sink, and wring it out. Scrub the interior of the oven with the pad or cloth. Rinse the pad or cloth in the sink as needed. Clean the door and the glass, avoiding the gasket.
4. Rinse the cloth or pad with clean water, and wipe out the inside of the oven and the door to remove any soap residue.
5. Dry the oven interior and door with a towel or paper towels.
6. Spray inside the oven window with glass cleaner. Wipe it with a dry cloth or paper towels to remove streaks and restore shine.
7. Scrub the oven racks with soapy water and a non-abrasive scrubbing pad. If the stains won't come off of the racks, scrub them with a steel wool pad.
8. Rinse the oven racks thoroughly with clean water, and dry them with a towel.
9. Apply 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to a soft cloth or paper towel, and wipe the edges of the racks with the cloth. This helps the racks glide in and out of the oven.
10. Slide the racks into place inside the oven, and close the door.
Tips Warnings
Sprinkle baking soda onto tough stains, and scrub them using a circular motion with a damp nonabrasive scrubbing pad. Rinse well.
Don't use oven cleaner or harsh abrasives to clean a self-cleaning Whirlpool oven.
