Oven Cleaning
How the Self Cleaning Process Works
Whenthe oven controls are setto CLEAN, the oven heatsto temperatures that are higher than those used for cooking. The high temperatures cause food soil to burn off and substantially disappear. While this occurs, a device in the oven vent helps to consume normal amounts of smoke. The oven is vented through an opening on the top of the controlpanel.
NOTE WW2780 OWNERS: Both ovens cannot be
How to Prepare Oven Before Operating the
Self-Cleaning Process.
•Be sure metal cover plate is covering the receptacle for the probe.
•Remove the roasting pan and any other utensils from the oven. These utensils cannot withstand the high temperatures of the cleaning process.
•Clean spatters and spills from those areas which will not be cleaned during the
center front of oven and door near opening in door gasket. porcelain oven door liner (area outside the door gasket). oven front frame.
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cleaning process since the high heat willbake on
any soil that is present, DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS TO CLEAN THESE AREAS.
•DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN, RUB, OR APPLY WATER TO GASKET ON OVEN DOOR. The gasket is essential for a good door seal. Rubbing or cleaning will damage the gasket and may affect the seal.
•Wipe up excess grease and food spillovers which have not baked on the bottom of the oven. Large accumulations of soil can cause heavy smoke or fire in the oven duringthe cleaning process. For ease of cleaning, the heating element can be liftedslightly.
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