Kenmore Understanding Flex Clean on Ovens: Self-Cleaning Instructions and Tips

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Flex Clean

As soon as Flex Clean becomes active, a motor driven lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically. DOOR LOCKED will appear in the display (See Fig. 1). DO NOT open the oven door when DOOR LOCKED is flashing (allow 15 seconds for the lock mechanism to lock the oven).

Once the oven door has locked, CLn will appear in the display indicating Flex Clean has started (Fig. 2).

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Fig. 3

When Flex Clean is finished:

1.CLn message will turn off and Hot will appear in display window (See Fig. 3).

2.Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and Hot is no longer displayed the DOOR LOCKED message will turn off. When this message turns off the oven door may be opened.

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.

3.When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.

Important notes:

The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the 1st self-clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the 1st self-clean cycle.

When the clean time finishes the oven door will remain locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition to the clean time that was programmed, you must allow about 1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be able to open the oven door.

The Flex Clean function will not operate whenever a radiant surface element is ON or the oven lockout is active.

Delayed Start Flex Clean

Example; to start a delay Flex Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock:

1.Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day, the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are removed. Be sure oven door is completely closed.

2.Press Delay Start key pad.

3.Using numeric key pad enter 9 0 0 for time to start.

4.Press to accept.

5.Press Flex Clean key pad.

6.Press .

If it becomes necessary to stop Flex Clean when active:

1.Press .

2.If Flex Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature, allow enough time for the oven to cool and for the DOOR LOCKED message to turn OFF. When this message turns off the oven door may be opened.

3.Restart Flex Clean if needed.

Important notes:

When Flex Clean function is active you may check the amount of clean time remaining by pressing the Flex Clean key pad once.

If Flex Clean is active and a power failure occurs, the oven may not have thoroughly cleaned. This would depend on how much cleaning time had elapsed before the power failure. If needed after power is restored, set Flex Clean again.

If your control is set with the default 12 hour display mode, the Delay Flex Clean can only be set to start up to 11 hours and 59 minutes in advance. To set a Delay Start Flex Clean to begin 12 or more hours (maximum is 23 hours and 59 minutes) in advance, be sure to set the control for 24 hour display mode.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada Kenmore EliteKenmore Elite Limited Warranty Table of ContentsSave these instructions for future reference Read all instructions before using this applianceImportant Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Serial Plate Location Product Record790 Model No Serial NoAir circulation in the oven Types of oven racksBaking layer cakes and cookies with 1 or 2 oven racks Flat handle Oven rack Bottom OffsetUsing proper cookware Before Setting Surface ControlsCookware material types Important noteElement On & Hot Surface indicator lights About the ceramic glass cooktopAbout the radiant surface elements Dual or 3 triple element portions together See Fig Types of cooktop surface elementsRadiant surface element settings Setting Surface ControlsSingle radiant surface elements To operate the single radiant elementTo operate the dual radiant element Dual radiant surface elementHeating with inner Small element onlyHeating with Heating 2 Heating with all Triple radiant surface elementHome Canning Turbo Boil featureSetting warmer zone control Warmer zone recommended food settingsWarm & Ready Zone Feature Min. temp. /time Max. temp. /time Minimum & maximum control settingsOven Control Functions Oven control keypadsSetting Clock Setting Oven ControlsSetting Timer Setting 12 or 24 hour display modeChanging oven temperature display Setting Oven LockoutSetting silent or audible control mode Setting Bake Setting PreheatExample to set Bake with default oven temperature of 350F Example to set Bake for oven temperature of 425FSetting Cook Time Setting Delay StartWhen the programmed cook time runs out Benefits of the convection bake feature Conv Bake Convection BakeSuggestions for Convection baking Conv Roast Conv ConvertSuggestions for Conv Roast Broil Suggested broil settings table electric ovenMeat Probe Proper meat probe placementTo set meat probe Insert probe tip to center of foodMeat probe cont’d Slow Cook Example to set Slow CookPosition cookware in oven and close door Warm & Hold Using AirGuard featureOperating oven light Example to set Warm & HoldAdjusting Oven Temperature Sabbath Feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath & HolidaysPress to accept change Example to turn off the Sabbath feature Presses of the key pad. This will insure the ovenPress Warmer drawer recommended settings Setting Warmer Drawer ControlWarmer drawer recommended food settings Food Item Setting Warm & Ready drawerSetting warmer drawer Warmer drawer indicator lightFlex Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active To set warmer drawerRead before starting Flex Clean Flex CleanSetting 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 Restart Flex Clean if neededCleaning recommendation table Care & CleaningCooktop cleaning Cooktop maintenanceReplacing oven light Aluminum foil and utensilsSpecial door care instructions Removing and replacing the lift-off oven doorTo remove oven door To replace oven doorProblem Solution Flex Clean does not work Any F code errorSection Element for searingCare and Cleaning section of this Use & Care Guide SurfaceAreas of discoloration with metallic Protection Agreements Acuerodes de protección Your Home Sears Parts & Repair Service CenterOur Home Canada
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790 specifications

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