How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the General Cleaning
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
popping sounds.the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil on cleaning products.
to a powdery ash.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, however otherwise noted.
the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours
30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil.
(on some models)
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
inner door glass before it has completely cooled could result in may affect the finish.
the glass breaking.
Cleaning Method:
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad:
To Self-Clean:
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. because scrubbing may remove numbers.
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
Press the HOUR and MIN ?+? or ?-? arrow pads to set a clean
time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. You can select a time See ?Assistance or Service? section to order.
between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes. The last
30 minutes of the self-cleaning cycle is a cool down period. STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
2. Press START.
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-
The oven door will automatically lock and ?DOOR LOCKED? filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing
or ?LOCKED,? and the start time will appear on the oven
display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, ?End? will Cleaning Method:
appear on the oven display and ?DOOR LOCKED? or
?LOCKED? will disappear from the display.Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Part Number 31462 (not
included):
3. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven
See ?Assistance or Service? section to order.
display.
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
To Delay Start Self-Clean:Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the
Vinegar for hard water spots.
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
begin.METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust
Press the HOUR and MIN ?+? or ?-? arrow pads to set a clean
time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set removers, ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint
surface may stain.
between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
2. Press STOP TIME.COOKTOP CONTROLS
3. Press the HOUR and MIN ?+? or ?-? arrow pads to enter the
time of day to stop.Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
4. Press START. Do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are
in the Off position.
The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
The door will automatically lock and ?LOCKED,? ?CLEAN?
and ?DELAY TIMED? will appear on the display. The door will Cleaning Method:
not unlock until the oven cools.Soap and water or dishwasher:
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
turn on.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, ?End? will
appear on the display and ?LOCKED? will disappear.
5. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven
display.
To Stop Self-Clean anytime:
Press OFF/CANCEL. If the oven temperature is too high, the door
will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.
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