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Cleaning and Maintenance
Your Oven’s Self-Clean Feature
About the Self-Clean Cycle
The oven will run better and produce better
baked goods when it is clean. During self-
cleaning, the oven is heated to very high
temperatures which burn off any deposits on
the surfaces of the oven. Self-cleaning eliminates the need for
manual scrubbing of interior surfaces. The self-clean process
takes about three hours.
It is normal for the oven to emit smoke during the first few
self-clean cycles. It is also normal for the oven to emit popping
sounds during self-cleaning. These sounds are caused by the
expansion and contraction of metal surfaces when the oven
heats up and cools down.
Self-clean mode will not function if the meat probe is connected.
How to Use the Self-Cleaning Feature
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the racks, the
convection filter, all cookware (pots, pans, forks, etc.), the
meat probe, foil and any other loose objects from the oven
chamber. See page 26 for instructions on how to remove and
clean the filter.
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CAUTION
Items left in the oven during self-cleaning will become damaged
or damage the oven. See page 27 (Cleaning the Accessories)
for directions for polishing a rack that is left in the oven during
self-cleaning.
CAUTION
Items left in the oven during self-cleaning will become damaged
or damage the oven. See page 27 (Cleaning the Accessories)
for directions for polishing a rack that is left in the oven during
self-cleaning.
WARNING
Always wipe up excess grease and other food spills with
a damp cloth prior to using the self-clean cycle. Doing so
will minimize smoke and increase efficiency. See proper
cleaning instructions on this page.
Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the
self-clean cycle. They will be hot.
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WARNING
Always wipe up excess grease and other food spills with
a damp cloth prior to using the self-clean cycle. Doing so
will minimize smoke and increase efficiency. See proper
cleaning instructions on this page.
Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the
self-clean cycle. They will be hot.
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WARNING
Clean only the parts of the range listed in this manual.
Clean them only in the manner specified.
To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your range’s
surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning
solutions specified in this manual.
To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners
and the oven and make sure that all parts are cool before
cleaning.
To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive
cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads,
on any part of the range unless instructed to do so. Use
only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush, or nylon
cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces of your range.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the range. Steam
could penetrate the electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
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CAUTION
Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a
knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch your range’s
surfaces.
Clean soil from the porcelain surfaces of the door outside of
the door gasket. Rinse surfaces well with a solution of vinegar
and water, then wipe dry. Heavily soiled areas may be cleaned
with a non-scratching scouring pad.
Clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of water
and mild soap.
Turn on kitchen fans or vents to help remove odors during the
self-clean cycle.
Make sure the oven door is shut.
Press the
SELF CLEAN
key.
Press
START
.
The control panel automatically locks the oven door during self-
cleaning. The latch prevents the door from being opened since
the high interior oven temperatures can easily cause injury. If the
door is not shut, “
DOOR
” will appear on the display. To correct the
problem, press
CANCEL/SECURE
and wait approximately one
minute, then close the door. When the door is properly closed,
start the self-clean process again.
The display shows the self clean cycle status:
“
CLEAN
” indicates that self clean is in process.
“
LOCK
” indicates that the door is latched.
“
ON
” indicates that the heating elements are on.
If you want to stop the self-clean cycle, press the
CANCEL /
SECURE
key. Keep in mind that the oven door will remain locked
until it is safe enough to open. “
LOCK
” will disappear from the
display when the door lock is released. You will still need to
exercise caution when the door lock is released because the
inside of the oven may still be hot.
After the Self-Clean Cycle is Complete:
The door latch will release when the inside has cooled down.
The words “
CLEAN
”
,
“
LOCK
“, and “
ON
“ will disappear from
the display. Exercise caution because the oven will still be hot
(about 400°F) at the time the door lock is released.
Reinstall the convection filter and oven racks before using your
oven.
You may notice a powder ash residue in the bottom of the oven
after self-cleaning. This is normal. Use a damp cloth or sponge
to wipe up the residue after the oven cools down.
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Display When Self-Clean is ON
WARNING
Take extreme caution when cleaning the door gasket. Rubbing
or displacing it may damage the tight door seal required for
proper cooking and self-cleaning.
