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RANGE CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to
the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds
to another closed and well-ventilated room.
Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled. Heavy soil
results in longer cleaning and more smoke.
Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to
help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.
Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air
must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see
“Oven Vent” or “Oven Vents” section.
Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.

Prepare Oven:

■Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and,
on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.
■Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide.
See “General Cleaning” section for more information.
■Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt,
damaging the oven.
■Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½" (3.8 cm) area
around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to
move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough
during self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner,
etc., enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this
area.
■Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage.
At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining,
etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not
affect cooking performance.

Prepare Cooktop:

■Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may
melt.
NOTE: The cooktop burners will not function during the self-
clean cycle.
IMPORTANT:
Oven temperature must be below 400°F (205°C) to program a
clean cycle.
Only 1 oven can be cleaned at a time.
Both oven doors lock when either oven is being cleaned.

How the Cycle Works

IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and
popping sounds.
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil
to a powdery ash.
The oven is preset for a 3hour clean cycle; however, the time can
be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours for light soil and
between 3 hours and 4 hours for average to heavy soil.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp
cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
When “LOCK” shows in the display, the door cannot be opened.
To avoid damage to the door, do not force the door open when
“LOCK” is displayed.
If an oven door is left open, “Door Open? Clean Canceled” will
appear in the display and a signal will beep. Close the oven door
and press SELF CLEAN.
NOTE: Only one oven can use the Self-Clean cycle at a time, and
24 hours must pass before the next Self-Clean cycle can begin.
Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desired
cleaning level.

To Self-Clean:

1. Close the oven door.
2. Press SELF CLEAN.
“PRESS (1) FOR UPPER OVEN” will appear in the upper oven
text area, and “PRESS (2) FOR LOWER OVEN” will appear in
the lower oven text area
3. Press number “1” or “2” keypad to select desired oven to
clean.
“REMOVE RACKS” will appear in the selected oven text area,
followed by “SELECT OPTION.” In the other text area, “Press
1 Standard Clean” will appear.
4. Choose the Standard Clean setting by pressing “1.” “Select
level” will appear in the text area, and “Press (1) Level 1
(Quick), (2) Level 2, (3) Level 3, (4) Level 4 (reg), (5) Level 5, (6)
Level 6 (Maxi)” will scroll in the display.
5. Choose the clean level desired by pressing the appropriate
number keypad followed by START.
“UNLOCK IN XXX” will scroll in the upper or lower text area
(depending on oven selection). “LOCKING” will scroll until the
door is locked.
After the door is locked, “CLEAN UPPER” or “CLEAN
LOWER” will scroll in the selected oven text area until the
clean cycle is finished.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.
CLEANING
LEVEL TOTAL CLEANING TIME
(includes a 30 minute cool down time)
1 (Quick) 2 hours
22 hours 30 minutes
3 3 hours
4 (reg) 3 hours 30 minutes
5 4 hours
6 (Maxi) 4 hours 30 minutes