Kenmore 7877, 7891, 7881 Self-Cleaning conrd, Stopping Or Interrupting Select Self= Cleaning Cycle

Self-Cleaning (conrd)

NOTE: Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the oven bottom should be removed.

Starting the Select Self=Clean Cycle or a Delayed Start Self=Clean Cycle

For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average or a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan or exhaust hood during the 1st Self-Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the 1st Self-Clean cycle.

To Set the Controls for a Self-CleanCycle or a Delayed Start Self=Clean Cycle:

(Note: If you do not want to start a Delayed Self-Clean Cycle, skips steps 2 & 3.)

1.Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

2. Press _. The " : " in the time of day will flash.

3.Press and hold the J'_ pad to scroll to the time to start the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when the desired time is displayed.

4.Press @. " " appears in the display.

5.Press the A or V once. "3:00" appears in the display for a 3 hour cycle. To change to a 2 hour cycle

press V. "2:00" appears in the display or to select a 4

hour cycle press A. "4:00" appears in the display.

As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the "LOCK" indicator light will flash. DO NOT open the oven door while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock).

6."CLn" will appear in the display during the Self-Clean cycle and the "LOCK" light will glow until the Self- Cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled.

When the Self=Clean Cycle is Completed:

1.The time of day or "End" will appear in the display

window and the "Clean" and "LOCK" light will continue to glow.

2.Oncetheovenhascooleddownforaboutl HOURand the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.

3.If "End" is in the display and the Select Clean indicator

light remains ON, press _. The time of day will

appear in the display.

To avoid possible bums use care when opening the oven door after the Self-Cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution and avoid possible burns when opening the door after the Self- Cleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.

NOTE: When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.

Stopping	or Interrupting	a Select Self=
Cleaning	Cycle	,
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IfitbecomesnecessarytostoporinterruptaSe,-Cleaning

cycle:

1.Press _.

2.Once the oven has cooled down for about l HOURand the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.

3.Restart the Self-Clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected.

Using the cooktop after completing a Self= Cleaning Cycle (some models):

TURNALLGASSURFACECONTROLKNOBS TO OFF POSITION BEFORE UNLOCKING TH ECOOKTOP

--To avoid a potential gas flow or fire be sure that ALL gas surface control knobs are set to the OFF position before unlocking or locking the cooktop.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Starting a Self-Clean cycle will also turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature. The cooktop will remain locked during & after the Self-Clean cycle has finished. Once the Self-Cleaning cycle has completed and the Door Locked Indicator light has turned OFF you MUST unlock the cooktop before the gas surface burners will operate.

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