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Care and Cleaning (continu~)

Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven

Programmed Cleaning Time: 3% hours

Prepare the Oven Before Setting the Controls

The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle.

Step 1:

Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven. (Oven shelves may be left in oven. Note: Shelves will discolor during the self-clean cycle.)

Step 2:

●Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame (A), under the front edge of the cooktop, the door liner outside the door gasket and the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1“ into the oven). No matter how stubborn the food stain, never use harsh abrasive cleaners. They could permanently damage the enamel surface. We recommend a cleanser such as “Sofl Scrub@ “ brand or a similar cleaning product to keep white surfaces looking clean and new. After cleaning, rinse well with a vinegar and water mixture. This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated. Buff these areas with a dry cloth.

●Do not let water run down through openings in the top of the door (B).

●Clean the door gasket (C) using a clean sponge to soak the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide. Repeated soaking may be needed, depending on the amount of soil. Frequent cleaning will prevent excessive soil buildup. Do not rub the door gasket–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. Replace the gasket if you notice it becoming worn, frayed, displaced or damaged in any way.

c Clean top, sides and outside front of oven do~r with soap and water. Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.

. Make sure the oven light bulb cover (D) is in place.

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A. Oven Front Frame

B. Openings in Door

C. Oven Door Gasket

D. Oven Light Bulb Cover

Step 3:

Close the oven door and make sure the oven light is off.

Chrome drip pans from the top of your range should never be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven.

Oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide more easily.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in

or near the self-cleaning oven.

A combination of any of these products plus the high clean-cycle temperature may darnage the porcelain finish of the oven.

Important

The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctiy for the clean cycle to work properly. To help you understand how the clean cycle works, the stages of the cycle are noted below.

1.You set the controls.

2.The words “CLEAN TIME” are displayed. Turn SET knob until 3:30 appears. The oven begins to heat, the door locks automatically and the word “LOCK” is displayed.

If the oven door is not closed, the word “DOOR” is displayed and the oven beeps continuously. Close the door, touch CANCEL and begin again.

3.When the 3%-hour clean cycle is over, the word “CLEAN” goes out and the oven begins to cool.

4.When the oven temperature has fallen below the locking temperature (about 20-30 minutes after the word “CLEAN” goes out at the end of the clean cycle), the word “LOCK” goes out and the door can be opened.

Soft Scrub@ is a registered trademark of tbe Clorox Company.