Operatingtheself-Cleaningoven

NormalCleaningTime:3 hours

~nmodelswith doubleovens,onlythe upperovenis self-cleaning.

. he bottomovenis standardclean.See the PorcelainOvenInteriorsection. Singleovenmodelsare self-cleaning.

Beforea Clean Cycle

Werecommendventingwith an openwindow or usinga ventilationfan or hoodduringthe first self-cleaningcycle.

1.Removethe broilerpan, broilerrack, all cookware and any aluminumfoil from the oven—theycan’t withstandthe high cleaningtemperatures.

NOTE: The ovenshelvesmay be cleanedin

the self-cleaningoven.However,they will darken, lose theirlusterand becomehard to slide.

A.Wipeup heavysoilon the ovenbottom.If you use-soap,rinsethoroughlybeforeself-cleaning to preventstaining.

Oven - vent grille

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Area Area Openings Oven door

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3.Clean spattersor soilon the ovenfrontframeand the oven dooroutsidethe gasketwitha dampened cloth.The oven front frameand the ovendoor outsidethe gasketdo not get cleanedby the self- cleancycle.On theseareas,use detergentand hot wateror a soap-filledsteelwoolpad. Rinsewell with a vinegarand watersolution.This willhelp preventa brownresiduefrom formingwhenthe oven is heated.Bufftheseareaswith a dry cloth. Do not cleanthe gasket.

Do not use abrasivesor ovencleaners.Clean the outsidefront of the oven doorwith soapand water.Also use soap and waterto cleanunderthe ovenventgrille.

Makesurethe oven lightbulb coveris in place.

Do not rub or cleanthe doorgasket—

the fiberglassmaterialof the gaskethas an extremelylow resistanceto abrasion.An intact and well-fittingoven doorgasketis essentialfor energy-efficientovenoperationand goodbaking results.If you noticethe gasketbecomingworn, frayedor damagedin any way or if it has become displacedon the door,you shouldhaveit replaced.

Do not let waterrun downthroughopeningsin the top of the door.To help preventwaterfrom gettingin these slotswhencleaning,openthe door as far as it will go.

4.Closethe ovendoor and makesurethe oven lightis off. If the ovenlightis not turnedoff, the life of the bulb will be shortenedor it may burn out immediately.The doorlatches automaticallyafter the cleancycleis set.

Do not use commercialovencleanersor oven protectorsin or nearthe self-cleaningoven. A combinationof any of theseproductsplusthe highclean-cycletemperaturemay damagethe porcelainfinishof the oven.

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