Frigidaire FGEF3041KF manual Stopping or interrupting a self-cleancycle, Self-Cleaning

SELF-CLEANING

Setting a self-clean cycle or a delayed start self-clean cycle

Setting a self-clean cycle

1.Remove all items and oven rack from the oven and close the oven door. Be sure the clock displays the correct time of day.

IMPORTANT

To start a self-clean cycle immediately without a delay, skip steps 2 & 3 in the instructions provided below.

2. Press. The " : " in the time of day will flash.

3. Press and hold the pad to scroll to the time to start

the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when the desired time is displayed.

4. Press. “---”appears in the display.

5. Press the or pad once. “3:00” will appear in

the display indicating that a 3 hour self-clean time is set. To change to a 2 hour self-clean time press

once (2:00 appears in the display).

(some models) To self-clean using a 4 hour clean

time press once (4:00 appears in display).

NOTE

As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to automatically lock the oven door. The “LOCK” indicator light will flash. DO NOT open the oven door while the indicator is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock).

6."CLn" will appear in the display during the self-clean cycle and the "LOCK" light will glow until the self- cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled.

When the self-clean cycle has completed:

1.The time of day will appear in the display window and the “Clean” and "LOCK" light will continue to glow.

2.Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "LOCK" light has turned off, the oven door can be opened.

Stopping or interrupting a self-clean cycle

If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self- cleaning cycle once it has been activated:

1.Press .

2.Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and the "LOCK" light has turned off, the oven door can be opened.

3.If needed, the self-clean may be restarted.

CAUTION

•To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the self-cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

•DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution and avoid possible burns when opening the oven door after the self-cleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.

NOTES

•Whenever the self-clean feature is active you may check the amount of time remaining in the self-clean

cycle by pressing the keypad once. Remember

the oven door cannot be opened until the range has cooled sufficiently. You will need to add about 1 hour to the time displayed before you can use the oven for cooking again.

•After the oven door has unlocked and the oven has completely cooled, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.

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