Whirlpool IJP85801, Use & Care Manual

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Remove foil or other liners from the oven. During the self-
cleaning cycle, foil can burn or melt and damage the oven 
surface.

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DO NOT put broiler pan and grid or drip bowls from coil 
element cooktops in oven during self-clean cycle because 
damage to the finish can occur.

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Check to see that the oven door is closed tightly on all sides.

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Do not leave plastic utensils near the oven vent. They may 
melt.

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Do not block the oven vent during the self-cleaning cycle. Air 
must move freely for best cleaning results.

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Heat and odors are normal during the self-cleaning cycle. 
Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by 
turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.

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Heating and cooling of porcelain on steel may result in 
discolouring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks, and popping 
sounds.

For Best Cleaning Results

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Wipe up food spills containing sugar and /or milk as soon as 
possible after the oven cools down. When sugar is heated to 
a high temperature in the self-clean cycle, it reacts with the 
porcelain causing staining, etching, pitting or faint white 
spots.

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Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very 
soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than 
usual.

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After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a 
damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild 
abrasive cleanser or mildly abrasive pad.

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If the self-cleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as 
you expected, the cycle may not have been set long enough 
or you may not have prepared the oven properly. Set the self-
cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand-clean areas 
noted above.

Automatic Door Lock

As soon as you program the oven for the self-cleaning function, 
the door will automatically lock. It will remain locked throughout 
the entire cycle. The door will automatically unlock when the 
temperature has fallen.

Setting the Controls

1. Press the CLEAN button. 

PRESS

YOU SEE

The CLEAN indicator light will light up.

The control will automatically set a 3

¹⁄₂

 hour Self-Cleaning 

cycle.

NOTE: There will be a 30 minute cool down 

¹⁄₂

 hour before 

the cycle is over.

2. Set the cleaning time (optional).

PRESS

YOU SEE

(example for 4

¹⁄₂

 hour cleaning time)

If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3

¹⁄₂

hours, use the SET TIME buttons to set the cleaning time you 
want. Press the up or down button(s) to set a time between 
2

¹⁄₂

 - 4

¹⁄₂

 hours on the display.

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Use 2

¹⁄₂

 hours for light soil.

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Use 3

¹⁄₂

 - 4

¹⁄₂

 hours for average to heavy soil.

3. Start the self cleaning cycle.

PRESS

YOU SEE

The oven door will lock and the DOOR LOCKED, ON, and 
HEAT indicator lights will light up.

NOTE: If you open the oven door before starting the Self-
Cleaning cycle, "door" will show on the display. If you do not 
close the door within 5 minutes the Self-Cleaning cycle will 
be canceled.

4. When the Self-Cleaning cycle ends and the oven has cooled 

down…

YOU SEE

The CLEAN, DOOR LOCKED, and ON indicator lights will go 
out and the door will unlock.

Press the OFF button to clear the display.

PRESS

5. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a 

damp cloth or sponge.

If needed, remove spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or 
cleaning sponge.