Care and Cleaning - The Oven
Self-cleaning the Oven
The Siemens Range features a
•It is common to see smoke and/or an occasional
•In a normal
not lock at the beginning of the cycle; However, it does lock prior to reaching the high
•The oven light does not operate during this mode.
•During
•Four hours is the preset length of cleaning. The range can also be set to clean for 3 or 5 hours.
•The mode automatically stops at the end of the clean hours.
•When the oven heat returns to a safe temperature after cleaning, the automatic door lock will release and the door can be opened.
Preparing the Oven for Self-clean
1.Remove all utensils and bakeware.
2.Remove oven racks. If oven racks are left in the oven during the
3.Wipe up any soft soil spills and grease with paper towels. Excess grease will cause flames and smoke inside the oven during
4.Review illustration below. Some areas of the oven must be cleaned by hand before the cycle begins. Use a soapy sponge or plastic scrubber or a
5.Be sure oven light is turned off and the light bulbs and lens covers are in place. Do not operate oven without light bulb and cover in place.
Caution: Do not use Commercial Oven Cleaners on the
Care and Cleaning
DO NOT hand clean gasket
DO hand clean frame area outside gasket
DO hand clean door area outside gasket
WARNING
A flexible door gasket is necessary for a good seal. Do not clean, rub, damage or move the gasket.
DO hand clean