Self-Cleaning, Preparing for self-clean

Preparing for self-clean

Aself-cleaning oven cleans itself using high temperatures that are well above normal cooking temperatures. The self- clean feature, if used properly, will eliminate soils from the oven completely or reduce them to a fine powdered ash. Once the oven has cooled, simply wipe away the ash using a damp cloth.

Your oven provides three self-cleaning duration choices. A 3-hour cleaning time for normal cleaning; a 2-hour clean for lighter soils and a 4-hour option for heavier burnt-on soils (some models).

WARNING

•Do not touch the oven during the self-clean cycle.

•Keep children away from oven during self-clean cycle.

•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 self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

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SELF-CLEANING

Read before starting self-clean

IMPORTANT

•Remove all items from the oven and cooktop, including food, cookware, utensils, plastic and any aluminum foil and temp probe (if equipped). Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures generated during a self-clean cycle.

•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 self-clean to avoid damaging the glide ability of the rack.

•Be sure the oven vent area is clear.

•Remove all items from the 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 wiped-up and removed before starting self-clean. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large food spillovers can cause heavy smoke or a fire during self-clean.

•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 self-clean cycle. If they are not removed they may leave a dull spot even after self-cleaning.

•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 self-clean. These areas (See Fig. 1) heat sufficiently to burn soil on.

•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 self-clean cycle.