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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours
Before a Clean Cycle
The oven must be completely cool in order to set the
We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self- clean cycle.
1.Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware
and any aluminum foil from the
NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in
the
2.Wipe up any spillovers, residue or ash. Gently lift
the bake element to wipe up the oven floor. Both the bake and broil elements are cleaned in the self-
clean cycle. If you use soap to wipe up any excess, rinse thoroughly to prevent staining during the clean cycle.
Oven vent grille
Oven |
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front | light |
frame |
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:,.................-
Area | Openings | Oven" door | Area |
outside the | in door | gasket | inside the |
gasket |
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| gasket |
3. Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and
the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door
outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the self- clean cycle. On these areas, use detergent and hot water or a
Do not clean the gasket.
Clean the outside front of the oven door with soap and water. Also use soap and water to clean
under the oven vent grille. Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place.
Do not rub or clean the door gasketm
the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and
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 have it replaced.
Do not let water run down through openings in the top of the door.
4.Close the oven door and make sure the oven light is off. If the oven light is not turned off, the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may burn out immediately. The door latches automatically after the clean cycle is set.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the
A combination of any of these products plus the high
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