OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
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Questions and Answers
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 afterwards, the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Open windows to rid room of smoke. Wait until the AUTO SELF CLEAN light goes off. 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 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 will be an odor during the first few cleanings. Failure to wipe out 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 will lose their luster and become hard to slide. To make shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil.
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the
A. Yes. After the
Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven is
A. Yes. While the oven is
Q. The AUTO SELF CLEAN light flashes when I set the clean cycle. What’s wrong?
A. The AUTO SELF CLEAN light will flash until the latch is moved to the right.
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