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Preparing for a Self-Clean Cycle
A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures
(well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils
completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can
wipe away with a damp cloth.
Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
• DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in
or around any part of the Self-Cleaning oven.
• DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. 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 & insert (some models), all
utensils & ANY aluminum foil. These items cannot
withstand high cleaning temperatures.
• Remove oven racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven
Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls. If they are
not removed during the Self-Clean cycle their color will
turn slightly blue & the finish will be dull. After the cycle
is complete & the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the
oven racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small
amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier
into the rack positions).
• Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity
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.
• Hand clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner
outside the oven door gasket & the small area at the front
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 or 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.
Self-Cleaning
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 line the oven walls, racks, oven
bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil.
Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking
results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior
(aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven).
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
completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.
center of the oven bottom. These areas heat sufficiently to
burn soil on. Clean with soap & water.
• Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining
on the oven bottom should be removed.
