Whirlpool RF398PXW manual Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle, Before You Start

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle

The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very make sure you understand exactly

high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely.

Before You Start

1. Clean the areas shown by hand.

2. Remove

the

broiler

pan

and

any

They do not get hot enough

dur-

ing the

Self-Cleaning

cycle

for soil

pots

and

pans

you may

have

to burn

away. Use hot water

and

stored

in the oven.

detergent

or a soapy

steel wool

NOTE: The broiler pan (without

pad on...

grid]

can

be cleaned

in the oven

l The inside

of the door. (The cen-

only

if most of the soil has been

ter area

of the door

does

not

removed

by hand-cleaning

or a

need

to be hand cleaned.)

dishwasher.

The chrome

broiler

l The frame around the oven.

grid will discolor if Cleaned in the

Self-Cleaning

cycle.

DO NOT clean, move or bend the

3. Wipe

out

any

loose

soil

or

fiberglass

seal.

Poor cleanin

grease.

This will help

reduce

smoke during the Self-Cleaning

cycle.

REA 4. If you want the oven racks to

remain shiny, remove from the

oven and clean by hand. Cther-

wise, put oven racks on second

and fourth guides (guides are

counted from bottom to top]. After

racks are cleaned in the Self-

Cleaning

cycle, they

become

harder to slide. See chart on

CLEAN SEAL

page

24.

5. If you want to clean the reflector bowls in the oven :

l

l

Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soil and grease.

Place 2 bowls. upside down on each oven rack. For best results, they should not touch each other or the oven walls.

l Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven. They will discolor. Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help remove heat and odors that are normal durina the cvcle.

l

l

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn you.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish.

l Do not force the lock lever, you could bend or break it. The lever is deslgned to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open. Walt until it moves freely.

l Do not use foil or other liners in the oven. During the Self-Cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface.

l Do not block the vent durlng the Self-Cleaning cycle. Alr must move freely for best cleaning results.

l Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent. They may melt.