Prepare Oven:To Delay Start Self-Clean (on some models):
Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and, Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the
on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.correct time of day. See ?Clock? section. Also, make sure the
door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not
Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, begin.
damaging the oven.
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide.
See ?General Cleaning? section for more information.2. Press the HR ?up? or ?down? arrow pad to set a clean time
other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set
Hand clean inside door edge and the 11" (3.8 cm) area between 3 hours 15 minutes and 5 hours 15 minutes.
around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to 3. Press START TIME.
move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough
4. Press the HR and MIN ?up? or ?down? arrows pads to enter
during self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner,
etc. enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this the time of day to start.
area.5. Press START. The time of day is displayed.
Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage. The door will automatically lock and ?LOCKED? and ?DELAY?
At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, will appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the
etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not oven cools. When the start time is reached, the oven will
affect cooking performance.automatically turn on. When the cycle is complete and the
oven cools, ?End? will appear on the lower oven display and
Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer:?LOCKED? will disappear.
Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may
6. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven
melt.
display.
Remove all items from the storage drawer.
How the Cycle WorksTo Stop Self-Clean anytime:
Press CANCEL or OFF. If the oven temperature is too high, ?cln,?
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the ?TIMED,? ?ON,? ?cool,? and ?LOCKED? will appear on the display
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and
popping sounds.(on some models), and the door will remain locked. It will not
unlock until the oven cools.
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil
to a powdery ash.
The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, but the General Cleaning
time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil. on cleaning products.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven otherwise noted.
has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the
inner door glass before it has completely cooled could result in EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
the glass breaking.(on some models)
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
To Self-Clean:
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
may affect the finish.
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.Cleaning Method:
2. Press the HR and MIN ?up? or ?down? arrow pads, or the Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad:
TIME/TEMP ?up? or ?down? arrow pad (depending on your
model) to set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes.Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
On models with Style 1 series electronic oven controls
(see ?Electronic Oven Controls? section), the oven can All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
be set to a clean time between 3 hours 15 minutes and included):
5 hours 15 minutes.See ?Assistance or Service? section to order.
On models with Style 2 series electronic oven controls (see
?Electronic Oven Controls? section), the oven can be set to a STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
clean time between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours
30 minutes.To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-
3. Press START/ENTER.filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing
Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
The oven door will automatically lock. ?LOCKED? will appear
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
on the display (on some models), and on other models, the
ON, HEAT and DOOR LOCKED indicator lights will light up. Cleaning Method:
The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Part Number 31464 (not
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, ?End? will included):
appear on the oven display and ?LOCKED? shown on the See ?Assistance or Service? section to order.
display of some models will disappear. The indicator lights on
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
other models will go off.
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
4. Press CANCEL or OFF/CANCEL, or open the oven door to
clear the oven display.Vinegar for hard water spots.
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