Range Care, Self-CleaningCycle, General Cleaning

RANGE CARE

Self-CleaningCycle

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during

Self-Cleaning cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.

How the Cycle Works

IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds.

Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is completely closed or the door will not lock and the self-cleaning cycle will not begin.

Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.

To stop the self-cleaning cycle at anytime, press CANCEL/OFF. If the temperature is too high the oven door will remain locked and “cool” and “locked” will be displayed.

Once the cleaning temperature has been reached, the electronic control requires a 12-hour delay before another self-clean cycle can be started.

The oven light will not function during the self-cleaning cycle.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.

Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see “Oven Vent” section.

Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket.

Prepare Range

■Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, all cooking utensils, oven racks and aluminum foil and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.

■Use a damp cloth to clean inside door edge and the

1½" (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move or bend the gasket.

■Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt.

■Remove all items from the storage drawer.

Electronic Oven Control with Adjustable Self-Clean (HI - LO)

The self-cleaning cycle can be set at HI self-clean time (4 hours 30 minutes) or LO self-clean time (3 hours 30 minutes). The suggested clean times are 3 hours 30 minutes for light soil, or

4 hours 40 minutes for heavy soil. The last 30 minutes of the cycles is for cool down.

To Self-Clean:

1.Press SELF CLEAN to set the clean time to HI (4 hours 30 minutes).

2.Press the TEMP/TIME “More” or “Less” arrow pads to cycle between LO and HI clean time.

3.Press START.

The oven door will automatically lock. The CLEAN indicator light will be displayed. The time remaining will also be displayed.

4.When the self-clean cycle is complete and the oven cools, the CLEAN indicator light will turn off.

5.When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth.

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.amana.com.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some

models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:

Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See cover for contact information.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.

Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time or limited use.

Cleaning Method:

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462: See cover for contact information.

Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

METALLIC PAINT (on some models)

Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may stain.