Frigidaire FEFB78DSL, Use & Care Manual

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Self-Cleaning

 To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the Self-Cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of

the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

 DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution and avoid

possible burns when opening the door after the Self-Cleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.

Starting the Self-Clean Cycle or a Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle

For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for heavier soils. NOTE: The
kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan or exhaust hood during the 1st Self-Clean
cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the 1st Self-Clean cycle.

To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle or a Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle:

(Note: If you do not want to start a Delayed Self-Clean Cycle, skips steps 2 & 3.)

1.

Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

2.

Press 

. The " : " in the time of day will flash.

3.

Press and hold the

pad to scroll to the time to start the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when the desired

time is displayed.

4.

Press 

. "— — —" appears in the display.

5.

Press the

or 

once. "3:00" appears in the display for a 3 hour cycle. To change to a 2 hour cycle press

.

"2:00" appears in the display.

As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the “LOCK” indicator light
will flash. DO NOT open the oven door while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock).

6.

"CLn" will appear in the display during the Self-Clean cycle and the "LOCK" light will glow until the Self-Cleaning cycle

is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled.

When the Self-Clean Cycle has Completed:

1.

The time of day  or "End" will appear in the display window and the “Clean” and "LOCK" light will continue to glow.

2.

Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.

3.

If “End” is in the display and the Clean indicator light remains ON, press 

.  The time of day will appear in the

display.

NOTE: When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.

Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle

If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a Self-Cleaning cycle:

1.

Press 

.

2.

Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.

3.

Restart the Self-Clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected.