OVEN CONTROLS
Steam Clean
The steam clean feature offers a
CAUTION
Do not add ammonia, oven cleaners, or any other household cleaners or chemicals to the water used in the steam clean cycle.
7.Steam clean is a 20 minute cycle. Remaining time will show in the display. An alert tone will sound at the end of the steam clean cycle. Press off to return display to the clock.
8.When the steam clean cycle is over, stand to the side of the door to avoid any steam escaping the oven. The cycle includes a cool down period allowing you to imme- diately use a soft cloth or sponge to remove any remain- ing water. Wipe oven cavity bottom. Do not clean the oven door gasket (Figure 16).
CAUTION
Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sur all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns.
To set a steam clean cycle:
1.Oven should be at room temperature. Remove all racks and oven accessories.
2.Scrape or wipe loose debris from the oven bottom.
3.Pour 8 oz (235 ml) distilled or filtered water onto the oven bottom. Close the oven door.
Fig. 14 Adding water for steam clean feature
4.Press steam clean. StC will show in the display.
5.Press start.
Figure 15: Display showing active steam clean
6.If the door is not completely closed a door open mes- sage
Figure 16: Areas to clean and area (gasket) to avoid
To turn steam clean off at any time, press off.
Important:
•For best results, clean oven immediately after cycle is complete.
•Steam clean works best for soils on oven bottom. For removal of baked on soils oven may require a deeper cleaning. See Self Cleaning Operation (page 24).
•It is normal if some water vapor or condensation appears close to the oven vent. Wipe with soft cloth or sponge when steam clean cycle is complete.
•The oven gasket may become damp. Do not wipe dry. Open door and allow gasket to air dry.
•Steam clean cannot be programmed with a Delay Start.
•If the door is opened during the steam clean cycle, a beep will sound and
•Local water sources can contain minerals (hard water) and will leave deposits on the oven cavity. If this occurs, wipe cavity with vinegar or lemon juice.
•For best results use only distilled or filtered water in a Steam Clean cycle.
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