Prepare Oven:door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not
Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and, begin.
on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, 2. Press the HR ?up? or ?down? arrow pad to set a clean time
damaging the oven.other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set
between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide.
See ?General Cleaning? section for more information.3. Press START TIME.
Hand clean inside door edge and the 11 in. (3.8 cm) area 4. Press the HR and MIN ?up? or ?down? arrows pads to enter
the time of day to start.
around the inside oven cavity frame, being careful not to
move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough 5. Press START. The time of day is displayed.
during self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner, The door will automatically lock and ?LOCKED? and ?DELAY?
etc. enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this will appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the
area.oven cools, or STOP CANCEL is pressed. When the start time
is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. When the
Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage. cycle is complete and the oven cools, ?End? will appear on
At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining,
etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not the oven display and ?LOCKED? will disappear.
affect cooking performance.6. Press any pad or open and close the oven door to clear the
oven display.
Prepare Cooktop:
Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may To Stop Self-Clean any time:
melt.
Press STOP CANCEL. If the oven temperature is too high, ?cln,?
?cool,? and ?LOCKED? will appear on the display and the door
How the Cycle Workswill remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and
popping sounds.General Cleaning
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
to a powdery ash.
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, but the on cleaning products.
time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours otherwise noted.
30 minutes for average to heavy soil.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven (on some models)
has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the
inner door glass before it has completely cooled could result in Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
the glass breaking.be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.may affect the finish.
Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or non-abrasive scrubbing
Before Using:pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or because scrubbing may remove numbers.
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
Place the oven vent removable deflector over the oven vent STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
located on the left rear corner of the cooktop. See ?Oven Vent
with Removable Deflector? section for more information.Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some
To Self-Clean:paper towels. Damage may occur.
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
2. Press the HR and MIN ?up? or ?down? arrow pad to set a
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included): See
clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can ?Assistance or Service? section to order.
be set between 3 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean
3. Press START.
water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
The oven door will automatically lock. ?cln ON? and
?LOCKED? will appear on the display. The door will not Vinegar for hard water spots
unlock until the oven cools. When the cycle is complete and
the oven cools, ?End? will appear on the oven display and CERAMIC GLASS
?LOCKED? will disappear.
4. Press STOP CANCEL or open and close the oven door to Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine
clear the oven display.bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
To Delay Start Self-Clean:to prevent streaking and staining.
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help
correct time of day. See ?Clock? section. Also, make sure the prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the
cooktop, and can be ordered as an accessory. See ?Assistance
or Service? to order.
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