Whirlpool & KitchenAid aqua lift technology for oven cleaning
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Comments (23)Our royal blue interior KA was probably bought in 2008. We mainly use it for cookies and bread and the occasional turkey. It doesn't seem to get very dirty. I only used the self clean two times (successfully) while under warranty and I have occasionally wiped it down with 409 or other regular household cleaner, and used easy off oven cleaner a couple times. I think the interior is easy to clean as it appears you found as well. It doesn't sound like you think the self clean cycle is really needed. If you use it, you probably have one of the newer models with the slightly larger cooling fan and will be all right. I have noted that my oven (and probably yours) gets cooling air drawn in thru the front bottom of the oven. Due to poor unpacking, we never found the decorative bottom trim cover plate. It was called a vent, but when we finally bought a 'replacement' I could see that it doesn't let all that much air in. If I ever do a Self Clean Cycle, I will remove the vent before turning it on (I never actually placed the two retaining screws in anticipation of a self clean; and the 'vent' rests in place without them). Thinking more about my own plan for the self clean: I think it would be wise to buy a backup replacement fuse for the self clean system in advance. The problem is that several years ago they cost ~$50. So I haven't bought one yet. KA 'thoughtfully' put this fuse on the outside back of the oven so you have to slide the oven out to get at it; gee thanks....See Moreaqua lift self clean-not self clean
Comments (3)I found numerous complaints on the website of "a well-known consumer reporting magazine" regarding range manufacturers' claims about AquaLift technology. If you, too, believe that AquaLift claims are misleading/deceptive, please register your complaint with the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. This link will take you to the FTC Complaint Assistant. They say it should take just 5 minutes and will likely make you feel better about being deceived. https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en Here is a link that might be useful: FTC Complaint Assistant...See MoreAquaLift Technology on Maytag Ranges/Oven Cleaning
Comments (146)I have a Whirlpool Aqualift gas range. I've had several brand name ranges in my lifetime and ALL EXCEPT THIS ONE cleaned like a charm with their "self-clean" or "continuous clean" feature. This Whirlpool range came with this brand new house when we bought it in 2016. As anyone who knows me could tell you, I've always kept my ranges clean. And with just my husband and myself living in our homes, I would generally only run the self-clean or continuous clean twice a year AT MOST! With THIS range, when it came time to do my first cleaning, I was excited to think of using this "new and innovative" new feature called Aqualift! WHAT A BUMMER! It ONLY cleans the bottom cavity where you pour the water. It's doesn't clean the edges of that cavity or the sides of the oven or the oven ceiling!!!! And now, five years later, I have a very dirty oven because foods just get burnt on even more although I use the Aqualift once or twice a year - AS I'VE ALWAYS DONE!! And it is such an insult to be told that we just need to clean it more often!! It's 2021!!!! We don't pay good money for ovens that must be cleaned THOROUGHLY after EACH use!!!!!!!!!!! At the VERY LEAST, Whirlpool should have given customers a great big warning in red saying YOU MUST CLEAN YOUR ENTIRE OVEN THOROUGHLY EVERY TIME YOU USE IT OR IT WILL NEVER BE CLEAN!!! But we all know why they didn't do that - BECAUSE NO ONE WOULD BUY THE RANGE - THAT'S WHY!!!! ............Is there anything we can do? They owe us BIG TIME! ................We're considering another move and I literally fear that some gal will love this house and think it's so clean and nice - then she'll open the oven door!!!!!! AQUALIFT COULD LITERALLY AFFECT THE SELLING OF HOMES!!! If anyone is acting on this situation legally, please comment & let us know what we can do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...See MoreDo Not Buy Whirlpool AquaLift Range
Comments (345)Class action lawsuits against Whirlpool did "materialize" in U.S. District (Federal) Courts. However, the cases were dismissed by the courts in 2017. The cases and the courts' rejection of them were explained in comments from six years ago above in this thread. You won't see the older posts here unless you know to scroll down below the "Featured Answer" to find and click several times on tiny, faint print that says "see 292 more answers." If further interested in the cases, you can read the court decision here: https://casetext.com/case/schechner-v-whirlpool-corp...See More
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