OVEN CONTROLS
Self Cleaning Operation
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
What to expect during cleaning:
While the oven is in operation 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 spills 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.
CAUTION
When opening the oven after self clean cycle stand to side to allow heat to escape and avoid possible burns.
In self clean the outside of the range can be very hot. Do not leave small children unattended near the oven.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to fumes given off by the self clean cycle. Move birds to a well ventilated room.
Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any part of the range with aluminum foil. This ruins heat distribution, produces poor baking results, and causes permanent damage to the oven interior.
Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Wait until the self clean cycle is finished and the door fully unlocks.
Figure 17: Areas to hand clean and areas to avoid
IMPORTANT
•Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior.
•Do not clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal.Be careful not to rub, damage or remove the gasket. Do not use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage.
•Completely remove all oven racks and any accesso- ries including the broiler pan and insert and any aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures and will melt. If the oven racks are not removed, they will lose their special coating properties and will no longer slide in and out of the oven cavity effortlessly.
•Remove any excessive spills in the oven cavity before starting the Self Cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high tempera- tures. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
•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.
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