Oven Cleaning (continued)
Cleaning the
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.
During
Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure the electronic oven control is turned off or else push CANCEL pad. Wait until oven is cool.
DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the
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PREPARING THE OVEN FOR SELF-CLEANING
1.Remove any excess spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the
2.Clean any soil from the oven frame and the door liner. These areas heat sufficiently during a
3.Remove the broiler pan and insert, 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 lean cycle, their color will turn slightly dull. After the cycle is completed and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil. This will make racks glide easier.
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 or metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear though 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
Setting the Controls for a Clean Cycle
For the setting of the clean cycle, refer to the section on the timer or Electronic Oven Control Guide.
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