OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

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After a Clean Cycle
When the clean cycle is finished, the word
You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just
“CLEAN” will be off in the display. Wait until the wipe it
up with a damp cloth.
oven has cooled below locking temperature and the If white spots remain, remove them with a
soap-
word “LOCK” is off in the display. filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse the oven surface
You will not be able to open the door unless the oven thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture. These
temperature is at a safe level, If you cannot open the deposits are usually a salt residue that can not be
oven door immediately after the word “LOCK” goes removed by the clean cycle.
off,
wait until the oven cools and the latch slides easily.
If the oven is not clean after 1 clean cycle,
repeat the cycle.
Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of
day, can I
still
self-clean my oven?
A.
If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you
will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a
specific time.
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of my self-cleaning oven?
A. No
cleaners
or
coatings should be used around any
part of this oven. If you do use them and do not
wipe the oven absolutely clean afterward, the
residue can scar the oven surface and damage
metal parts the next time the oven is automatically
cleaned.
Q. After having just used the oven,
I
could not
move the latch handle. Why?
A. After several continuous high-temperature bakings
or broil
ings,
the door cannot be latched. If this
happens, let the oven cool by opening the oven
door. After the oven has cooled, you will be able to
latch the oven door for self-cleaning.
Q.
What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A.
This is caused by excessive soil, and you should
switch the OVEN SET knob to OFF. Open
windows to rid room of smoke. Allow the oven to
cool for at least
I
hour before opening the door.
Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
Q. Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
A. Yes.
This is the metal heating and cooling during
both the cooking and cleaning functions.
Q.
Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes,
there may be an odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause an odor when cleaning.
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
–
surface of my oven?
A.
This is a normal condition resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning. They 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
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes.
After the self-clean cycle, the shelves may
lose some luster and change to a deep gray color.
Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven
is self-cleaning?
A. Yes.
While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use
the cooktop just as you normally do.
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