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Care & Cleaning
Self-Cleaning (some models)
oven may still be VERY HOT.
Self-Cleaning Oven
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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 all utensils and any aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures.
•Oven racks do not have to be removed, if they are not removed during the
•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
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 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
To Set the Self-Clean Cycle
Refer to the Oven Control Guide for
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During the
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the
DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the appliance with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the 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
DO Hand
Clean Frame
DO Hand
Clean Door DO NOT Hand Clean
Oven Door Gasket
Note: See additional cleaning information for the oven door in the General Care & Cleaning section.