maintaining your appliance
SELF-CLEANING
This
• During the
•Some birds can be sickened by the fumes given off during the
•Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will result in poor heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and cause permanent damage to the oven interior. Aluminum foil will melt and adhere to the interior surface of the oven.
•Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use care when opening the oven door after the
Before a self-cleaning cycle
Fig. 1
• We recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the
• Remove the wire rack, broil pan, broil pan insert, all cookware, and any aluminum foil from the oven.
• Wipe up debris from the oven bottom. (Fig. 1)
Fig. 2
Don’t hand clean the oven door gasket.
You may hand clean
the door.
•The
•Residue on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas with hot water,
•Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion. It is essential for the gasket to remain intact. If you notice it becoming worn or frayed, replace it. (Fig. 2)
•Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off.
51_ Maintaining your appliance