Whirlpool GS773LXS manual Range Care, Self-Cleaning Cycle on some models

RANGE CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models)

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during

Self-Cleaning cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.

Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled. Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke.

Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.

Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see “Oven Vent” or “Oven Vents” section.

Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal.

Prepare Oven:

■Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.

■Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, damaging the oven.

■Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. See “General Cleaning” section for more information.

■Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½" (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough during self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner, etc. enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this area.

■Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not affect cooking performance.

How the Cycle Works

IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds.

Before self-cleaning, check that the door is completely closed or the door will not lock and the self-clean cycle will not begin.

Do not wipe down any inside surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has cooled completely could result in the glass breaking.

To stop the self-clean cycle at any time, press the OFF/CANCEL keypad. If the temperature is too high, the oven door will remained locked and “cool” and “locked” will be displayed.

The oven light will not work during the self-cleaning cycle.

Style 1 - Electronic Oven Control

The PRECISE CLEAN™ function self-cleaning cycle is a “one touch” step that uses very high temperatures and dissolves soil to a powdery ash. PRECISE CLEAN™ function setting will automatically determine the length of cleaning time needed based on the number of times the oven has been used since the last self-cleaning cycle. Maximum clean time is 4 hours 30 minutes, and the minimum is 2 hours 30 minutes.

The oven will automatically shut off once it is clean. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.

The cooktop burners will not function during the self-cleaning cycle.

Self-clean can only be run once in a 12-hour time period. If a self- clean cycle is canceled after the oven has reached temperature, you will have to wait 12 hours to restart.

To Self-Clean Using PRECISE CLEAN™ Function

1.Press PRECISE CLEAN™ function.

2.Press START.

The oven door will automatically lock. “CLn,” “LOCKED,” “ON”, “CLEAN,” the Cooktop Lockout icon, and the time remaining will be displayed.

3.When the self-clean cycle is complete “END” will be displayed, and “PUSH”/“OFF” will blink alternately.

4.Press OFF/CANCEL.

“LOCKED,” “END,“ and the Cooktop Lockout icon will disappear from the display. “PUSH”/“OFF” will stop blinking, and clock will show the time of day.

5.Once the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth.

To Delay Start Self-Clean Using PRECISE CLEAN™ Function

1.Press PRECISE CLEAN™ function.

2.Press START TIME.

3.Press the HOUR/MIN “up” and “down” arrow pads to set the desired start time.

4.Press START.

The oven door will automatically lock. “DELAY,” “LOCKED,” “CLEAN,” “ON” and the Cooktop Lockout icon will be displayed.

5.When the self-clean cycle is complete “END” will be displayed and “PUSH”/“OFF” will blink alternately.

6.Press OFF/CANCEL.

“LOCKED,” “END,” and the Cooktop Lockout icon will disappear from the display. “PUSH”/“OFF” will stop blinking, and clock will show the time of day.

7.Once the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth.

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