Whirlpool SF335EEPW0 manual Special Features, Continuous Cleaning Oven, EYE Level Range

SPECIAL FEATURES

CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN

WHAT IS THE CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN

The special ceramic finish of the Continuous Cleaning Oven is identified by its dark gray color and rough, porous texture. The rough texture acts to prevent grease spatters from forming beads which run down the walls leaving unsightly streaks. Rather, the rough texture absorbs spatters and allows them to spread, thus ex- posing a larger area to the hot oven air for faster more effective cleaning action.

Cleaning action automatically begins whenever the oven is turned on for baking or roasting. The oven MUST be on for cleaning to take place-no cleaning will occur when the oven is off. The special finish must be exposed to hot oven air before soil will begin to gradually reduce in size.

FACTORS AFFECTING LENGTH OF CLEANING TIME

The higher the oven temperature, the faster the cleaning action. The length of cleaning time will depend on these factors: Type of soil, amount or size of soil, oven tempera- ture and length of time oven is in use. Time may vary from a few minutes to several hours. Soil deposited at the end of cooking may still be visible. This will usually fade with continued oven use until the soil gradually disappears or can be wiped up manually. The oven will appear presentably clean, even though some spatters may be present.

MANUALLY CLEANING HEAVY SPILLOVERS

The special finish will clean most spatters during normal oven use unless there is a heavy buildup of soil. Heavy spillovers such as pie or casserole boilovers will not clean effectively without some manual help, The crusty or varnish-like stains that form from these spillovers clog the pores and prevent the special finish from being exposed to the hot oven air. This greatly reduces the cleaning effectiveness of the finish.

These crusty or varnish-like stains must either be re- moved or broken up before cleaning can effectively take place.

To manually clean heavy splllovers: Brush off heavy soil with a nylon brush or plastic pad. DO NOT USE paper towels, cloths or sponges for the oven walls are porous and particles of these materials will rub off on the walls.

Rinse area with clear water only. Do not allow insulation under oven bottom to become wet,

Brittle crusts or varnish-type stains can be loosened by GENTLY tapping stain with a wooden or plastic utensil. Brush away any loose soil that flakes off.

Remaining soil will gradually reduce with continued oven use at normal baking temperatures.

DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF OVEN CLEANER, POW- DERED CLEANSERS, SOAP, DETERGENT OR PASTE ON ANY CONTINUOUS CLEANING SURFACE. ALSO, DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE MATERIALS, STEEL WOOL, SHARP INSTRUMENTS OR SCRAPERS FOR THEY WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH.

Avoid spillovers by using utensils that are large enough to hold food. A cookie sheet or piece of aluminum foil, just a little larger than the pan, can be placed on the rack directly below the rack holding the utensil to catch spills.

Over a period of time, wear marks may appear on the embossed rack supports. This is normal and results from sliding the racks in and out of the oven. Wear marks will not affect the cleaning action of the oven.

NOTE: The lower broiler compartment is lined with

porcelain-enamel and NOT with the Continuous Clean- ing finish. Follow cleaning instructions on page 15. .

EYE LEVEL RANGE

The smaller upper oven on the Eye Level Range will be equipped with either a conventional gas oven or a micro- wave oven.

Eye Level Range wlth Conventlonal Upper Oven: The Eye Level conventional oven operates the same as the larger lower oven. Because of the size and location of the upper oven, it is a handy place to cook small quanti- ties of foods.

The smaller oven, which is very efficient for most pur- poses, does have some size limitations. Do not use cookie sheets or other cooking utensils that are larger than

lbinches. Large cookie sheets will block the air flow which in turn affects baking results. When baking more than one cake layer at a time, use two different rack posi- tions for the two layers and stagger the pans so one is not directly over the other.

Eye Level Range with Microwave Oven: Refer to the Use and Care Microwave Oven Booklet for operating instruc- tions on the microwave oven.

This range is equipped with a special, automatic fan to help keep the microwave oven cool during somecooking operations.

Do not be concerned if you hear the auxiliary fan come on during, or sometimes after, some conventional cooking operations. The fan is activated by the thermal sensor and will turn on and remain on until the air temperatures in the upper section of range are reduced to a safe level. The fan may remain on for a time after the conventional oven or surface units have been turned off.

CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the range parts, the range MUST be installed according to the Installation Instructions. Refer to the instructions for correct clearances.

OPERATION OF ANY SURFACE BURNER WITHOUT A UTENSIL IN PLACE WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE RANGE PARTS.

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