Self-Clean 49
Before starting self-clean
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Adhere to the following precautions when running the
•Do not use oven cleaners or protective coatings in or around the oven interior.
•Do not clean the oven 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
•Do not use any cleaning materials on the door gasket. Leaving chemical residue can damage the door gasket.
•DO NOT force the oven door open. The automatic door locking system can be damaged.
•Remove the broiler pan, insert, all utensils and any aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures.
•All oven racks MUST be removed. If they are left in while attempting to set a
•Remove any excessive spilloversin the oven cavity before starting a
•Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom with soap and water. These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on.
•Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the porcelain surface, they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
During the
•DO NOT line the oven walls, oven racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will stop heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven).
•Use caution when opening the door after the
•The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the
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