Care and Cleaning
Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven (mtinuexi)
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Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not working, can I still
A. No. Your Electronic Controls use the range clock to help start and stop your
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven. If you do use them and do not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it absolutely clean afterward, the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q. Can I clean the Woven Gasket around the oven door?
A. Yes, but carefully, and only with a clean sponge to soak the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide. See page 20.
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil. Press the CANCEL button. Open windows to rid room of smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled (about
Q. Is the “crackling” sound I hear during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions.
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there maybe a slight odor during the first few cleanings. Failure to wipeout excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning.
Q. What causes the
A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not affect how your oven performs.
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?
A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is the matter?
A. After many cleanings, oven shelves may become so clean they do not slide easily. To make shelves slide more easily, after each self- cleaning cycle, dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf supports.
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the
A. Yes. After the
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