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SELF-CLEANING
Self-Cleaning
A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures
(well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate
soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash
you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
CAUTION
For models that have a visible lower bake
element ONLY - This bake element was designed to
be tilted up using your hand from the front of the bake
element for cleaning purposes. Remove the bottom
oven rack before raising the element. Do not to raise
the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting
position.
The oven bake and broil elements may appear to
have cooled after they have been turned OFF.
The
elements may still be hot
and burns may occur if
these elements are touched before they have cooled
sufficiently.
Adhere to the following self-clean precautions:
• DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective
coatings in or around any part of the oven interior.
• DO NOT clean the oven door gasket (See Fig. 1).
The woven material of the oven door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
• DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven
door gasket. Doing so could cause damage.
•
Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils
and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL. These items
cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures
and will melt.
• Completely remove ALL OVEN RACKS and
ANY ACCESSORIES. If the oven racks are not
removed they will lose their special coating
properties and no longer slide in and out of
the oven cavity easily.
•
Remove any excessive spillovers.
Any spills on
the oven bottom should be wiped-up and removed
before
starting
the self-cleaning cycle. To clean,
use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spillovers
can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to
high temperatures.
DO NOT
allow food spills with a
high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes,
sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on
the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after
cleaning.
• Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner
outside the oven door gasket and the small area at
the front center of the oven bottom. These areas
heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap
and water. These areas are shown in white (See Fig.
1).
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range
can become very hot to the touch.
DO NOT
leave small
children unattended near the appliance.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
DO NOT
force the oven door open. This can damage
the automatic door locking system. Use caution
when opening the door after the self-cleaning cycle is
complete. The oven may still be
VERY HOT.
Fig. 1
IMPORTANT
