Self-Cleaning
During the Self-
Cleaning cycle, the outside of the
range can become very hot to the
touch. DO NOT leave small children
unattended near the appliance.
The health of some
birds isextremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the Self-
Cleaning cycle of any range. Move
birds to another well-ventilated room.
DO NOT line the oven
walls, racks, bottom or any other part
of the range with aluminum foil. Doing
so will destroy heat distribution,
produce poor baking results and cause
permanent damage to the oven interior
(aluminum foil will melt tothe interior
surface of the oven).
DO NOT force the
oven door open. This can damage the
automatic door locking system. Use
caution when opening the door after
the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed.
The oven may still be VERY HOT.
Self-Cleaning Oven
ASelf-Cleaning oven cleans itselfwith high temperatures (well above
cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely orreduces themto a
fine powdered ash you can wipe away with adamp cloth,
DO HAND
CLEAN
De HAND
CLEAN •
DOOR
Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
• DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings inor around any
part of the Self-Cleaning oven.
•DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven rll
door gasket isessential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, Z
damage or remove the gasket. _")
•DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so F.
could cause damage.
•Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum -It"
foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures.
• Porcelain oven racks do not have to be removed. Afterthe cycle is
complete and the oven has cooled, rub the sides ofthe oven racks with
wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (thiswill
make the racks glide easier into the rack position).
Remove any excessive spillovers inthe oven cavity before starting
the Self-Cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and acloth.
Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke orfire when subjected to high
temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills with ahigh sugar or acid content
(such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruitjuices or pie filling) to remain
on the surface as they may leave adullspot even after cleaning.
Clean any soilfrom the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door
gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These
areas heatsufficiently toburn soil on. Clean withsoap and water.
DO NOT HAND
CLEAN OVEN
DOOR GASKET
Note: See additional cleaning informa-
tion forthe oven door in the General
Care & Cleaning section.
Note: Ifyour range is equipped with a
warmer drawer, the warmer drawer
cannot be used during a self-clean
cycle. Warmer drawer must be turned
off before the clean cycle isstarted.
NOTE: Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the oven
bottom should be removed.
What to Expect during CleaningWhile the oven isin operation, theoven heats to temperatures much higher
than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metalexpansion and
contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed.
Smoke may appear through the oven vent.
If heavy spillevers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and
cause more smoke and odorthan usual. This isnormal and safe and should
not cause alarm. If available, use an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning
cycle.
To avoid possible burns 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.
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