Self-Clean Oven Cycle
(Main 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.
During the self-clean cycle, the outside of the wall can become very hot to touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. A ventilation system starts automatically; it is normal for the hot air to be evacuated through the front of the appliance.
Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure the electronic oven control is turned off or else push CANCEL pad. Wait until the oven is cool.
| DO |
| hand |
| clean |
| frame |
| DO NOT |
DO hand | hand clean seal |
clean door | |
Adhere to the Following Precautions:
-Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.
-Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually.
DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the self-cleaning oven. DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The gasket on the oven door is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. DO NOT use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. This may affect cooking, or the foil could melt and damage the oven surface.
A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can wash away with damp cloth.
Preparing for the Self-Cleaning Cycle
1.Remove excess spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the 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 tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
2.Clean all soil from the oven frame and the inner door (see illustration to right). These areas heat sufficiently during self-cleaning cycle to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water. Do not clean door seal because doing so can permanently damage it.
3.Remove all utensils and any foil. These items do not withstand high cleaning temperatures.
4.Oven racks may be left in the oven or may be removed. If they go through the clean cycle, their color will turn slightly dull. After the cycle is completed and the oven has cooled, rub the sides or the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil. This will make the racks glide easier.
What to Expect During Cleaning
While the oven self-cleans, it 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, located on both sides of cooking surface.
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: When the oven reaches its self-clean temperature, the smoke level will be reduced to vapor.
DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when opening the door after the self-cleaning cycle is completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.
