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RANGE CARE

Clean Cycle

AquaLift

Technology is an innovative cleaning solution that utilizes

heat and water to release baked-on spills from the oven in less than
1 hour. This new cleaning technology is a low-heat, odor-free
alternative to traditional self-cleaning options.
Allow the oven to cool to room temperature before using the Clean
cycle. If your oven cavity is above 200°F (93°C), “Oven Cooling” will
appear in the display, and the Clean cycle will not be activated until
the oven cavity cools down.

To Clean:

1. Remove all racks and accessories from the oven cavity and

wipe excess soil. Use a plastic scraper to remove easily-
removed soils.

2. Pour 2 cups (16 oz [500 mL]) of distilled or filtered water onto

the bottom of the empty oven and close the oven door.

IMPORTANT: Do not use chemicals or other additives with the
water. Do not open the oven door during the Clean cycle. The
water on the oven bottom is hot.

3. Press AQUALIFT SELF CLEAN and then START on the oven

control panel.

4. Allow 40 minutes for cleaning and cool down. A beep will

sound when the Clean cycle is complete.

5. Press OFF at the end of the cycle. Off may be pressed at any

time to stop the Clean cycle.

6. Remove the residual water and loosened soils with a sponge or

cloth immediately after the Clean cycle is complete. Much of
the initial 2 cups (16 oz [500 mL]) of water will remain in the
oven after the cycle is completed. If additional soils remain,
leave a small amount of water in the oven bottom to assist with
the cleaning.

7. If any soils remain, remove them with a non-scratch scrubbing

sponge or plastic scraper. Additional Clean cycles may be run
to help remove the stubborn soils.
IMPORTANT: Do not use oven cleaners. The use of chemicals,
including commercial oven cleaners or metal scouring pads,
may cause permanent damage to the porcelain surface of the
oven interior.

NOTES:

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The range should be level to ensure that the entire surface of
the bottom of the oven cavity is covered by water at the
beginning of the Clean cycle.

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For best results, use distilled or filtered water. Tap water may
leave mineral deposits on the oven bottom.

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Before removing the residual water and loosened soils at the
end of the Clean cycle, insert a cloth or paper towel between
the lower edge of the oven door and the front frame to keep
water from spilling onto the front of the range and the floor.

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Soil baked on through several cooking cycles will be more
difficult to remove with the Clean cycle.

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Nonabrasive scrub sponges or eraser style cleaning pads
(without cleaners) can be effective for cleaning the oven cavity
walls, oven door and oven bottom for difficult soils. For best
results, moisten the pads and sponges before use.

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Run an additional Clean cycle for stubborn soils.

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affresh

Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner and affresh

Cooktop

Cleaner may be used to clean the oven bottom, walls and door
when the oven has finished the cycle and returned to room
temperature. If affresh

Cooktop Cleaner is used, wiping out

the oven with distilled water is recommended as well. Refer to
the “Accessories” section for information on ordering.

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Additional AquaLift

Technology Cleaning Kits may be obtained