Whirlpool WOS51EC0H maintenance schedule and special situations.
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| General Cleaning | not_stated | Turn the controls off and let the oven cool before cleaning with materials appropriate to each surface. |
| STAINLESS STEEL | not_stated | Clean along the grain with the specified stainless-steel cleaner and avoid abrasive pads. |
| CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR | not_stated | Apply glass cleaner to a soft cloth rather than directly to the controls. |
| OVEN RACKS | not_stated | Clean racks with a steel-wool pad outside the self-cleaning cycle. |
| OVEN RACKS | not_stated | Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to rack guides if discoloration makes the racks difficult to slide. |
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMAL SURFACES | as soon as the entire oven is cool | Remove acidic spills with a mild cleaner after cooling, without scrubbing identification markings. |
| OVEN CAVITY OVEN DOOR INTERIOR | after the oven cools | Wipe spills after cooling and remove racks before using self-clean. |
| Self-Cleaning Cycle | before it becomes heavily soiled | Prepare the oven as directed, leave the gasket undisturbed and keep the kitchen ventilated during self-cleaning. |
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