Kenmore 970- 6986 manual Read before starting Flex Clean, Setting Flex Clean

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Flex Clean

Aself-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures that are well above normal cooking temperatures. The high cleaning temperature eliminates soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth.

The Flex Clean function allows you to set any amount of cleaning time from 2 hours to 4 hours. A 3-hour cleaning time is best used for normal cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils and a 4-hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils.

Read before starting Flex Clean

Be sure to read all the following caution and important statements BEFORE starting a self-clean cycle:

DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to touch and can cause burns.

DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior. Aluminum foil will melt to the interior of the oven.

The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system.

Use caution when opening the oven door after self-cleaning. The oven may still be VERY HOT and can cause burns. To avoid possible burns stand to the side of the oven when opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

Important notes:

•Completely remove all items and accessories from oven cavity to avoid damage. Porcelain coated heavy duty oven racks may be left in oven. The bottom oven rack is not porcelain and should be removed to prevent discoloration.

•Remove ALL items from the cooktop including cookware, utensils and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL. Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self-clean cycle and can melt.

•DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior.

•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 (See Fig. 1). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting Flex Clean (See Fig. 1).

•Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting a self-clean 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 leave a dull spot even after cleaning.

•DO NOT clean the oven door gasket (See Fig. 1). The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket. DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket.

Fig. 1

Setting Flex Clean

Example — To set Flex Clean to start immediately:

1.Be sure to remove ALL items from oven except porcelain coated heavy duty oven racks. Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure oven door is completely closed.

2.Press Flex Clean keypad for a default 3-hour clean time. After pressing Flex Clean you may accept the default 3-hour clean time by going to step 3.

At this time you may choose a different clean time. The amount of clean time must be within 2 to 4 hours and entered using the numeric keys pads. For example enter 2 0 0 for a 2-hour time or enter 4 0 0 for a 4-hour self- clean time. You may choose a 2 hour 15 minute clean time by entering 2 1 5 (hours and minutes).

3.Pressto activate Flex Clean.

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Contents Kenmore Elite Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretienKenmore Elite Warranty Table of ContentsPlease carefully read and save these instructions Tip Over Hazard Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this appliance Save these instructions for future referenceImportant Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop 970 Product RecordSerial Plate Location Model No Serial NoRange Features Your electric range features includeTo replace fit oven rack Types of oven racksAir circulation in the oven Food type PositionFlat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lids Using proper cookwareCookware material types Important noteTurbo Boil Before Setting Surface ControlsCeramic glass cooktop Cooktop LockoutCooktop display windows Home CanningSingle radiant elements Setting Surface ControlsHot Surface indicator lights Do not place aluminum foil or plasticTo operate triple radiant surface element Triple radiant elementPlace cookware on triple element Warmer zone recommended heat settings Setting warmer zone controlHot Surface indicator light Warm & Ready ZoneOven Control Functions Feature Min. temp. or timeOven control keypads Setting Timer Setting Oven ControlsSetting Clock Setting 12 or 24 hour display modeTo activate the Oven Lockout feature Setting silent or audible control modeExample To set for silent or audible mode To cancel the Oven Lockout featureExample To set Bake with default oven temperature of 350F Setting PreheatSetting Bake Example To set Bake for oven temperature of 425FSetting Delay Start Setting Cook TimeWhen the programmed cook time runs out Conv Bake Benefits of the convection bake featurePress Conv Bake keypad To cancel Conv Bake at anytime press Suggestions for Convection bakingSuggestions for Conv Roast Conv RoastConv Convert Conv Convert may only be used with the Conv Bake functionSuggested broil settings table electric oven BroilCakes Breads Example To set the Cakes or Breads featuresProper meat probe placement Meat probeMedium 160F 71C Well done 170F 77C Press to cancel cooking at any timeMeat probe cont’d Ham-Cook before eatingExample To set Slow Cook Setting Slow CookSome tips for best results when using Slow Cook Position cookware in oven and close oven doorRecipe Recall Warm & HoldExample To set Warm & Hold Operating oven lights Using AirGuard featureExample To adjust Accent light brightness Accent lightExample To restore to factory default settings Adjusting oven temperatureRestoring factory default settings Press to accept changeSabbath feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays Example To turn off the Sabbath feature PressWarm & Ready drawer some models Warmer DrawerArranging warmer drawer rack positions Warmer drawer recommended food settings Food Item Setting Warmer drawer indicator lightWarmer drawer settings Warmer drawer controlsProof Bread To set Proof Bread using warmer drawerWarmer drawer humidity controller Setting Flex Clean Flex CleanRead before starting Flex Clean Example To set Flex Clean to start immediatelyWhen Flex Clean is finished Delayed Start Flex CleanIf it becomes necessary to stop Flex Clean when active Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation tableCooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaningReplacing oven lights Cooktop cleaning cont’dAluminum foil and utensils Do not use the following on the cooktopTo remove oven door Removing and replacing the lift-off oven doorSpecial door care instructions To replace oven doorProblem Solution Clean Displays any fault code errorFlex Clean does not work SectionSurface Care and Cleaning section of this Use & Care GuideAreas of discoloration with metallic Protection Agreements
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