Self=Cleaning
During the Self-
Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance.
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
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 surface of the oven).
DO NOT force the
oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when opening the door after the
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Note: See additional cleaning information for the oven door in the General Care & Cleaning section.
NOTE: A smoke eliminator in the oven vent converts most of the smoke into a colorless vapor.
Self=Cleaning Oven
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Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
=DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the
•DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. 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.
•Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures.
•Porcelain oven racks do not have to be removed. After the cycle is complete and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the oven racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the rack position).
=Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the
=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. These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.
NOTE: Prior to setting the
What to Expect during Cleaning
While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent.
If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and cause more smoke and odor than usual. This is normal and safe and should not
cause alarm. If available, use an exhaust fan during the
_Toavoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door
after the
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