Kenmore 73819, 73511, 73515 Questions and Answers, Q. Can ! use commercial oven cleaners on any

Questions and Answers

Q. if my oven clock is not working, can 1 still self- clean my oven?

A. No Your Electronic Controls use the range clock to help start and stop your self-cleaning cycle.

Q. Can ! use commercial oven cleaners on any

part of my self-cleaningoven?

A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven, If you do use them and do not thoroughfy rinse the oven with water, wiping it abso- lutely 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. No, this gasket is essential for a good oven seal, and care must be taken not to rub, damage or move this gasket

Q, What should 1do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning?

A. This is caused by excessive soil Touch the

CLEAR/OFF pad Open windows to rid room of smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled (about 20-30 minutes) and the word "LOCK" is off in the display Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle

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 func- tions

Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?

A. Yes, there may be a slight odor during the first few

cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning

Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enam-

eled surface of my oven?

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 rny oven after clean- ing?

A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit, which is ash_ it can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth

Qo 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 damp- en 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-cleaning cycle. Is this normal?

A. Yes. After the self-cleaning cycle, the shelves may lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray

Q. The word "door" appeared on the display when I selected the Clean Cycle, What's wrong?

A. The door latch handle must be moved all the way to the right Move the latch handle and cleaning will

start.

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