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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 2 hour 30 minute clean cycle; however,
the time can be changed. There are 5 levels of clean. Suggested
clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between
3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy
soil. Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desired
cleaning level.
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.

To Self-Clean:

Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1. Press SELF CLEAN. To set a clean time other than
3 hours 30 minutes, press SELF CLEAN until the desired
time is reached. The clean time can be set between
2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
2. Press START.
“LOCKING DOOR” will appear on the display as will the clean
time, start time and stop time. When the door locks, self-
clean will start and “OVEN IS CLEANING” then, “DOOR
LOCKED” will appear in the display.
The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “SELF
CLEAN COMPLETE” will appear in the oven display.
3. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven
display.

To Delay Start Self-Clean:

Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day. See “Clock/Timer Display” section. Also,
make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the
cycle will not begin.
1. Press SELF CLEAN. To set a clean time other than
3 hours 30 minutes, press SELF CLEAN until the desired
time is reached. The clean time can be set between
2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
2. Press STOP TIME.
3. Press the number pads to enter the time of day to stop.
4. Press START.
The start time is automatically calculated and displayed along
with the clean time and stop time. “DELAY” will also appear
on the display.
When the start time is reached, “LOCKING DOOR” will
appear in the display. When the door locks, self-clean will
start and “OVEN IS CLEANING” then, “DOOR LOCKED” will
appear in the display.
The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “SELF
CLEAN COMPLETE” will appear on the oven display.
5. Press OFF to clear the oven display.

To Stop Self-Clean anytime:

Press OFF. If the oven temperature is too high, the door will
remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.
If the oven temperature is too high after self-cleaning, then
“LOCKED” will appear on the display until the oven completely
cools.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are
suggested first unless otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES

(on some models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-
time or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■KitchenAid® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish (sample
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean
water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
■Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
CLEANING
LEVEL TOTAL CLEANING TIME
(includes a 30 minute cool down time)
1 (Quick) 2 hours 30 minutes
23 hours
3 (Regular) 3 hours 30 minutes
44 hours
5 (Maxi) 4 hours 30 minutes