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Care & Cleaning
During the self-clean-
ing cycle, the outside of the wall
oven 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-clean
cycle of any wall oven. Move birds to
another well ventilated room.
DO NOT line the oven
walls, racks, bottom or any other part
of the appliance with aluminum foil. Do-
ing so will destroy heat distribution,
produce poor baking results and cause
permanent damage to the interior (alu-
minum foil will melt to the interior sur-
face of the oven).
DO NOT force the oven
door open. This can damage the auto-
matic door locking system. Use caution
when opening the door after the Self-
Cleaning cycle is completed. The oven
may still be VERY HOT.

Self-Cleaning Oven

A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking
temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine
powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.

Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:

•Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.
•Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually.
• 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.
•Oven racks may be removed or left in the oven, if they are not removed
during the Self-Clean cycle their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will
be dull. If left in, 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
Self-Cleaning 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.
•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 Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the oven
bottom should be removed.
Some models have an exposed Bake element in the lower oven cavity. On these
models the bake element is designed to be tilted up using your hand from the
front of the bake element. This will allow easier access to the oven bottom for
cleaning. Be careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the
resting position.
The oven bake and broil elements may appear to have cooled after
they have been turned OFF. The elements may still be hot and burns may
occur if these elements are touched before they have cooled sufficiently.
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 nor-
mal. 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 self-cleaning cycle.
Note: See additional cleaning
information for the oven door in the
General Care & Cleaning section.
To Set the Self-Clean Cycle
Refer to the Oven Control Guide for Self-Clean Cycle settings.
Self-Cleaning
Do Not Hand
Clean Seal
Do Hand
Clean
Frame
Do Hand
Clean Door