Hotpoint RGB744 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning, How to Set the Amount of Cleaning Time

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

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How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

1.Turn the OVEN SET knob and the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN. The controls will snap into the final position when the CLEAN location is reached.

2.Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go.

Never force the door latch handle. Forcing the handle may damage the door lock mechanism.

For models with press pads, the oven will now be set to clean for its normal time of three hours. If you wish to change the amount of cleaning time, see the How to Set the Amount of Cleaning Time section.

For models with dials, see the How to Set the Amount of Cleaning Time section.

3.When the clean cycle is complete, you will be able to slide the door latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door.

Never force the door latch handle. If you cannot slide the latch easily to unlock the door, allow additional time for cooling.

Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF.

How to Set the Amount of Cleaning Time

Models with press pads:

The clean cycle is normally 3 hours. You can change the clean time to any time between 2 and 4 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven.

1.Turn the OVEN SET knob and the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN. Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go.

2.Press the UP or DOWN pad to set the desired cleaning time.

You have one minute to change your clean time after the normal cleaning time of 3 hours is displayed.

Models with dials:

Set the automatic oven timers: Make sure the range clock is set to the correct time of day. Clear the DELAY START and STOP TIME dials of any previous timed cooking or cleaning function by: one at a time, push the DELAY START and STOP TIME dials in and turn the dials. Using a light touch, continue turning the knob until it “pops” out. Both dials should now be in the out position.

Decide on the cleaning hours necessary. The recommended cleaning times are: Light to Moderate Soil—2–3 hours (thin spills and light spatters), Heavy Soil—4 hours (heavy, greasy spills and spatters).

Add these hours to the present time of day, then push in and turn the STOP TIME dial clockwise to this later stop time.

The oven door gets hot during self-cleaning. DO NOT TOUCH. The CLEANING light will glow, indicating the controls have been set correctly and the clean cycle has begun. If a delayed start has been selected, the CLEANING light will not glow until the start time has been reached and the clean cycle begins. The door will lock approximately 20 minutes after the clean cycle has begun.

After a Clean Cycle

After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth.

If white spots remain, remove them with a soap- filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one cycle, the cycle may be repeated.

If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil.

NOTE:

•While the oven is self-cleaning (on models with press pads), you can press the CLOCK pad to display the time of day. To return to the clean countdown, press the COOK TIME ON/OFF pad.

•You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to be unlatched.

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