Self-clean
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WARNING
•Do not touch the oven during the
•Keep children away from oven during
•Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.
CAUTION
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the
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Fig. 1
(For models with a visible bottom bake element ONLY) The lower element may be tilted up from the front of the element to make access to spills easier. Wait until the oven is completely cool and remove bottom oven rack before attempting to raise the element. Do not to raise the lower element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position.
SELF-CLEANING
IMPORTANT
Read before starting self-clean
•Remove all items from the oven and cooktop, including food, cookware, utensils, plastic and any aluminum foil. Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures generated during a
•Remove all oven racks and any accessories from the oven to avoid possible heat damage. If the oven racks are not removed they may discolor. The Effortless™ Oven Rack (some models) must be removed before starting
•Be sure the oven vent area is clear.
•Remove all items from the lower storage drawer (some models) or warming drawer (some models).
•Be sure the oven light shield is in place. Turn off the oven light.
•Remove any excessive spillovers. Spills on the oven bottom should be
•Remove any food spills from oven that have a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) before starting a
•Clean any soil from the outer oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. Clean using soap and water before starting
•Do not clean the oven door gasket (See Fig. 1). Do not use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket. The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
•Do not use commercial oven cleaners or protective coatings of any kind inside oven. Residue from oven cleaners may damage the porcelain during the next
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