SELF.CLEAN Cycle, Before a Clean Cycle | Sears 36749, 36745 instruction

THE SELF.CLEAN CYCLE (3

BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE

1.Remove the broiler pan and grid, oven racks, all utensils and any foil that may be In the oven. Do not try to clean utensils or any other objects in the oven during a self-clean cycle. If oven racks are left in the range during a clean cycle, they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide. If you choose to leave the racks in the oven, you can polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and apply a small amount of vegetable oil

to the rack edges after the self-clean cycle. This will make the racks easier to slide.

HOURS- NORMAL CLEAN TIME)

Please Note:

The door gasket is designed to have a 5".6" gap at the bottom of the oven door. This is to allow

for proper air circulation.

DOOR PANEL

GASKET

2.Soil on the oven lront frame, under the front edge of the cooktop, the door liner outside the door gasket and the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1" Into the oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see Illustration below). Clean these areas by hand before starting a clean cycle.

Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad. We recommend a cleanser such as 'SoftScrub®' brand or a similar cleaning product to keep white surfaces looking clean and new. After cleaning, rinse well to help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated. Buff these areas dry with a dry cloth,

OVEN LIGHT

To prolong the life of the bulb, be sure the oven light is OFF during Self-Clean.

FRONT FRAME

DOOR GASKET

DOOR LINER

DOOR UNER -._

TO SET A SELF-CLEAN CYCLE:

1.Push the CLEAN pad. The display will show "CLEAN", "TIME", and (--.-).

2.Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the amount of time you want the oven to clean. The

normal cycle is 3 hours, but you can choose between 2 and 4 hours.

You can press the STOP TIME pad to see the tlme of day the clean cycle will be finished. Push the CLEAN pad to return to the countdown.

Self-Clean continued on next page...)

3.	Wipe up heavy spillovers on the oven bottom.	Too
	much soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.
4.	Do not rub the door gasket. The fiberglass material of
	the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
	An intact and well fitUng oven door gasket is essential
	for energy efficient oven operation and good baking
	results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn,
	frayed or damaged In any way or if it has become
	displaced on the door, you should replace the	seal. 15	NGSCL09