Self-Cleaning Cycle, Flex Clean Cycle | Kenmore 790-4501 manual

Self-Cleaning Cycle

Flex Clean Cycle

The FLEX CLEAN pad controls the Self-Cleaningfeature. When used with a the Delay Start pad, a delayed Self- Cleaning cycle may also be programmed. The Flex Clean feature allows for any Self-Cleaning cycle time from 2 (2:00) to 4 hours (4:00). You may also choose the clean time in 1 minute increments (for example 2 hours and 50 minutes) by pressing the corresponding number keypads.

If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-clean

cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down

and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one

hour. So a 3 hour self-clean cycle will actually take about 4 hours to complete.

_lt is recommend to use a 2 hour self-clean cycle for light soils,

a 3 hour cycle for average soils, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy

soils (to assure satisfactory results).

NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an

open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the

Self-Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors

associated with the Self-Cleancycle.

See example below to start an immediate Self-Cleaning

cycle or to set a Delay Start time of 9:00 o'clock and shut-

off automatically (example provided is a default 3 hour

Self-Clean cycle)

. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day, the oven is EMPTY and the oven door is closed.

2.Press FLEX CLEAN.

The control will automatically clean for a 3 hour period

(default self-cleaning cycle time). Note: If a 2 or 4 hour

clean time isdesired, press 2 0 0 for 2 hour or press 4 0

0 for a 4 hour clean time. Set the cleaning time based on the amount of soil: light, medium or heavy (€See above).

. Press START.

As soon as the control is set, the motor driven oven door

loci< will begin to close automatically. Once the door has been locked the "DOOR LOCKED" indicator light will stop flashing and remain on.

Note: Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door loci< to close.

Note: If the opflonal delay Self=Clean feature is needed, finish steps 4=6.

4.Press DELAY START.

5.Enter the desired Self-Clean starting time using the number pads 9 00.

6.Press START.

The control will calculate forward from the set start time

to determine when the Self-Cleaning cycle should end.

The Self-Cleaning cycle will turn on automatically at the set time.

°To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the Self-Cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution and avoid possible burns when opening the door after the Self-Cleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be

VERY HOT.

When the Self=Clean Cycle is Completed

Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR LOCKED" icon is no longer displayed, the oven door can then be opened.

Stopping or Inferrupflng a Self=Cleanlng Cycle

If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning

cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven:

1.Press STOP.

2.Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR LOCKED" icon is no longer displayed, the oven door can then be opened.

NOTE

A smoke eliminator in the oven vent converts most of the smoke into a colorless vapor.

If a self-clean cycle was started but did not finish due to a power failure, your oven may not be completely cleaned. After power has been restored and the oven door has unlocked, set for another self-clean if needed.