Frigidaire Dual Fuel Range Slide-in Models warranty Care & Cleaning, Self-Cleaning Oven

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Care & Cleaning

Self-Cleaning

During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance.

The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy 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).

DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when opening the door after the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed. The oven may still be

VERY HOT.

DO HAND CLEAN FRAME

Self-Cleaning Oven

A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.

Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:

DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the Self-Cleaning oven.

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 gasket.

DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage.

Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures.

Oven racks do not have to be removed. If they are not removed during the Self-Clean cycle their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will be dull. After the cycle is complete and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the oven racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the rack position).

Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the Self-Cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures. 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 surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.

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. These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.

NOTE: Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the oven bottom should be removed.

What to Expect during Cleaning:

While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contrac- tion are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed.

Smoke may appear through the oven vent.

DO HAND CLEAN DOOR

DO NOT HAND CLEAN SEAL

If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and cause more smoke and odor than usual. This is normal and safe and should not cause alarm. If available, use an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning cycle.

NOTE: A smoke eliminator in the oven vent converts most of the soil into a colorless vapor.

Note: See additional cleaning information for the oven door in the General Care & Cleaning section.

To Set the Self-Clean Cycle

Refer to the Oven Control Guide for Self-Clean Cycle settings.

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Contents 10-11 Before SettingWelcome Before You CallVersión en español Welcome & CongratulationsQuestions? Register Your ProductWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Important Safety InstructionsFor Your Safety Important Instructions for Usingyour Cooktop Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas or L.P. Gas Features At a Glance Remember do not Allow SPILLS, Food Before Setting Surface ControlsControl Locations of the Gas Surface Burners 14K or 12KOperating the Gas Surface Controls Setting Surface ControlsSetting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size Flame Size Type of CookingRemoving and Replacing Oven Racks Before Setting Oven ControlsArranging Oven Racks Oven VentAir Circulation in the Oven Setting Warm & Serve Drawer Controls some modelsUsing the Warm & Serve Drawer Arranging Warm & Serve Drawer Rack PositionsTo Set the Warm & Serve Drawer Controls Setting Oven ControlsWarm & Serve Drawer Temperature Selection Food ItemCooking Informations Oven BakingBroiling To Set the Self-Clean Cycle Care & CleaningSelf-Cleaning Self-Cleaning OvenStainless Steel some models Oven door & drawer front panel Surfaces How to CleanControl Panels Easier into the rack positionsCleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates Allow SPILLS, FOOD, Cleaning Agents or ANY Other Material toLock in normal position Removing and Replacing the Oven DoorHinge Slot Door re- moved from the oven Figure To Remove Oven DoorRemoving and Replacing Warm & Serve Drawer To Remove Warm & Serve DrawerChanging Oven Light Adjusting Your Oven TemperaturePlace When the Oven is in USE To Remove the Hidden Bake Cover some modelsEntire range or oven does not operate Before you callRange is not level Surface burner flame burns half way aroundSurface burner flame is orange Self-cleaning cycle does not workSoil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle Poor baking resultsMajor Appliance Warranty Information Exclusions