Operating the SELF-CLEANING Oven, Before a Clean Cycle

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Normal cleaning time: 3 hours

Before a Clean Cycle

Quick Reminder:

1.Prepare oven for cleaning.

2.TLlrn OVEhT SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to

CLEAN.

3.Slide the oven door latch to the right as far as it w i] i go.

4.Set autOmatic o~cn timer.

1.Remove broiler pan. broiler rack and other cookware from the oven. (Oven shelves may be left in oven. NOTE: Shelves will discolor during the self-clean cycle. )

A.Oven Front Frame

B.oven Door Gasket

C.Openings in Door

D.Oven I.ight

2.Wipe LIp heavy soil on oven bottom. [f you use soap. rinse thoroughly before self-clean ing to prevent staining.

3.Clean spatters or spills on oven front frame (A) and oven door outside gasket (B) with a dampened cloth. Polish with a dry cloth. Do not clean gasket (B).

Do not allow water to run down through openings in top of door (C). Never use a commercial oven cleaner in or around self-cleaning oven.

“Clean top, sides and outside front of oven door with soap and water. Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.

●Do not rub or clean the door gasket (B)–the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way, or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

4.Close oven door and make sure oven light

(D)is off.

Caution: Chrome drip pans should never be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven.

How to Set Oven for Cleaning

1.Turn OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to CLEAN. Controls will snap into position when the CLEAN location is reached.

2.Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it w il 1 go.

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“Make sure both the clock and the DELAY START dial show the correct time of day. When the DELAY START knob is pushed in and turned, it will “pop” into place when the time shown on the clock is - reached.

●Push in and turn STOP TIME knob. Set Stop Time for three hours later than present time of day—for example, if it is 6:00 now, set Stop Time for 9:00.

“The oven cycling light (below OVEN TEMP knob), the CLEANING light and the OVEN ON light will glow. indicating that the self-clean cycle has begun. When the oven reaches a certain temperature, the oven door will lock. The latch handle cannot be moved until oven cleaning is complete and the oven cools down. Oven door and window (on some models) get hot during self-clean cycle. DO NOT TOUCH.

●The oven will smoke the first time you use the self-clean cycle even though you have wiped up any excessive soil. This is normal and should stop in about 10 minutes. To help control the smoke, turn on the exhaust fan over the range when you use the self-clean cycle the first time.