Frigidaire 316000653 important safety instructions Oven Cleaning, Self-Cleaning Oven

Oven Cleaning

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	During the self-cleaning	Self-Cleaning Oven
cycle, the outside of the range can		A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking
become very hot to the touch. DO NOT		temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered
leave small children unattended near		ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
the appliance.		1. Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
		• Allow the oven to cool before precleaning.

DO NOT line the oven	•	Wear rubber gloves when precleaning and while wiping up the residue
walls, racks, bottom or any other part		after the self-clean cycle.
of the range with aluminum foil. Doing	•	DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any
so will destroy heat distribution,		part of the self-cleaning oven.
produce poor baking results and cause	•	DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven door
permanent damage to the oven interior		gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
(aluminum foil will melt to the interior		damage or remove the gasket.
surface of the oven).	•	DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so
		could cause damage.
	2.	Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum foil.
		These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures.
	3.	Oven racks may be left in the oven or may be removed. If they go through
		the 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
		racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or
		salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the rack position).
	4.	Remove any excess 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 cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
	5.	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.

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.

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