Using the Self-Cleaning cycle NOTE: The bottom element is hinged for
(single/upper oven) easier cleaning of the cavity floor. The
bottom element must be in the down
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high position before beginning the Self-
heat to burn away soil. Before you start, Cleaning cycle.
make sure you understand exactly how 4. If you want the oven racks to
to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely. remain shiny, remove from the
Before you start oven and clean them by hand. 3. Push the Clean button and turn the
Otherwise, put oven racks on Time/Temp Set Knob 4 settings to
second and fourth guides (guides the right. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning
are counted from bottom to top). cycle will be set. ?3:OO? will show
After racks are cleaned in the Self- in the large display. The CLEAN,
Cleaning cycle, they become harder TIME, HR, CLEAN, LOCK and ON
to slide. See page 12. indicators will come on.
Turn on a vent hood or other If a Self-Cleaning cycle other than 3
kitchen vent during the Self- hours is desired, push the Clean
Cleaning cycle. This will help button. Turn the Time/Temp Set
remove heat and odors that are Knob to the new time up to 4 hours.
normal during the cycle. 1 Use 2 hours for light soil.
NOTE: The lower oven will not operate . Use 34 hours for moderate to
while the upper oven is being cleaned. heavy soil.
If the door is not latched, ?DOOR?
will appear in the display and the
oven will beep. Latch the door and
the LOCK indicator will come on.
Personal Injury And Product NOTE: When the oven temperature
Damage Hazard exceeds normal baking
. Do not touch the oven during the temperatures, the Lock Lever
cannot be moved to the left. The
Do not hand clean seal Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn Lock Lever must not be moved and
you.
1. Clean the areas shown by hand. . Do not use commercial oven the door cannot be opened until the
They do not get hot enough during cleaners in your oven. Cleaners oven temperature goes below
the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to may produce hazardous fumes or normal baking temperatures
burn away. Use hot water and damage the porcelain finish. approximately 45 minutes after the
detergent or a soapy steel wool pad .Do not force the Lock Lever, you cycle is completed. Never force the
on.. could bend or break it. The lever Lock Lever. If the lever will not
. The inside of the door. (The is designed to stay locked until move, allow the oven to cool longer,
center area of the door does not the oven is cool enough to safely then try again.
need to be hand cleaned.) open. Wait until it moves freely. 4. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is
1 The frame around the oven. . Do not use foil or other liners in completed, the oven will beep 3
the oven. During the Self-Clean- times and the large display will
Do not clean, move or bend the
fiberglass seal. Poor cleaning and ing cycle foil can burn or melt and show the time of day.
poor baking will result. damage the oven surface.
1 Do not block the vent during the
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots and pans you may have stored Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must
move freely for best cleaning
in the oven. results.
NOTE: The broiler pan (without . Do not leave plastic utensils near
grid) can be cleaned in the oven the vent. They may melt.
only if most of the soil has been
removed by hand-cleaning or a
dishwasher. The chrome broiler Setting the controls
grid will discolor if cleaned in the
Self-Cleaning cycle. 5. After the oven cools, move the Lock
Lever back to the left. The LOCK
3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease. indicator will go off. Do not force
This will help reduce smoke during
the Self-Cleaning cycle. the Lock Lever. Wait until it will
move easily.
NOTE: Some smoke may appear during
6. After the oven is cool, wipe off any
the very first cleaning cycle due to burn- residue or ash with a damp cloth. If
off of binders in oven insulation.
needed, touch up spots with a
The smoke eliminator will handle the soapy steel wool pad.
normal flow of odors during the Self- right time of day. (See ?Setting the
Cleaning cycle. However, minor smoke electronic clock? on page 4.)
may be noticed when soil build-up is 2. Move the Lock Lever all the way to
heavy. the right. The LOCK indicator will
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