Whirlpool GR450LXL, Use & Care Manual

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Metal marks from aluminum and copper

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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

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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.

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.

On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

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Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from 
control panel 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.

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Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner 
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

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.

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Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

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.

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Steel-wool pad

BROILER PAN AND GRID

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle (on some models).

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Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

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Solution of 

¹₂

 cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: 

Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool 
pad.

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Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.

Porcelain enamel only, not chrome

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Dishwasher

Oven Light

The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. It will come 
on when the oven door is open. It will not work during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. On some models, when the oven door is closed, 
press OVEN LIGHT to turn it on or off.

Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and 
the control knobs are in the off position.

To replace:

1. Unplug range or disconnect power.

2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven 

counterclockwise to remove.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.

4. Replace bulb and bulb cover by turning clockwise.

5. Plug in range or reconnect power.

Oven Door

For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven 
door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off 
and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.

To Remove:

1. Fully open the oven door.

2. Unscrew clips with a #2 square or Phillips screwdriver.

3. Close oven door to the stop position (open about 4 in. 

[10 cm]).

4. Lift door slightly and pull out and back until hinges come out 

to the catch position.

5. Push door down and pull straight out to remove door 

completely.

4"

4" (10 cm)