Whirlpool WFE500M4H
✓ VERIFIEDRange2018–PRESENT
Whirlpool WFE500M4H maintenance schedule and special situations.
Maintenance schedule
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| General Cleaning | not_stated | Switch the controls off and let the appliance cool before cleaning with the surface-specific method and approved materials. |
| EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES | as soon as the entire range is cool | Remove acidic spills after the range cools using a nonabrasive method, taking care around the printed identification plate. |
| STAINLESS STEEL | not_stated | Wipe with the grain using the specified stainless-steel cleaning method and avoid abrasive pads and cleaners. |
| METALLIC PAINT | not_stated | Use the approved gentle surface-cleaning method and keep abrasive, bleach, ammonia and lye cleaners away from the painted finish. |
| CERAMIC GLASS | after each use | Use the specified scraper while the surface is warm but safe to touch, then cool completely before applying cooktop cleaner and polishing. |
| COOKTOP CONTROLS | not_stated | Remove the knobs as directed, wash with soap and water without soaking them and reinstall in the off position. |
| DOOR GLASS | not_stated | Apply glass cleaner to a soft cloth or sponge and wipe the glass without spraying cleaner directly onto it. |
| OVEN RACKS | not_stated | Clean removed racks by the method specified in the manual and follow the model-specific restrictions on detergents, abrasives and cleaning cycles. |
| OVEN RACKS | not_stated | Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to the rack guides when discoloration makes the racks difficult to slide. |
| STORAGE DRAWER | not_stated | Empty the drawer and let it cool before cleaning with mild detergent. |
Special situations
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| OVEN CAVITY | when oven cools | Remove food spills once the oven cools and use the cavity-cleaning method specified for this model, protecting the door gasket. |
| Oven Light | not_stated | Turn the oven off, let it cool and disconnect power before replacing the specified bulb and refitting its cover, handling a halogen bulb without bare fingers where directed. |
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