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.
Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer:
■Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt.
■Remove all items from the storage drawer.
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.
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash.
The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, but the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours
30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled could result in the glass breaking.
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
To Self-Clean:
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1.Press AUTO CLEAN.
2.Press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads, or the TIME/TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad (depending on your model) to set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes.
On models with Style 1 series electronic oven controls (see “Electronic Oven Controls” section), the oven can be set to a clean time between 3 hours 15 minutes and 5 hours 15 minutes.
On models with Style 2 series electronic oven controls (see “Electronic Oven Controls” section), the oven can be set to a clean time between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours
30 minutes.
3.Press START/ENTER.
The oven door will automatically lock. “LOCKED” will appear on the display (on some models), and on other models, the ON, HEAT and DOOR LOCKED indicator lights will light up. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will appear on the oven display and “LOCKED” shown on the display of some models will disappear. The indicator lights on other models will go off.
4.Press CANCEL or OFF/CANCEL, or open the oven door to clear the oven display.
To Delay Start Self-Clean (on some models):
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” section. Also, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1.Press AUTO CLEAN.
2.Press the HR “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 3 hours 15 minutes and 5 hours 15 minutes.
3.Press START TIME.
4.Press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” arrows pads to enter the time of day to start.
5.Press START. The time of day is displayed.
The door will automatically lock and “LOCKED” and “DELAY” will appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will appear on the lower oven display and “LOCKED” will disappear.
6.Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display.
To Stop Self-Clean anytime:
Press CANCEL or OFF. If the oven temperature is too high, “cln,” “TIMED,” “ON,” “cool,” and “LOCKED” will appear on the display (on some models), and the door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.
■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
