■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.
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 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, however the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil.
Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desired cleaning level.
CLEANING | TOTAL CLEANING TIME |
LEVEL | (includes a 30 minute cool down time) |
| | |
1 | (Quick) | 2 hours 30 minutes |
2 | | 3 hours |
3 | (Regular) | 3 hours 30 minutes |
4 | | 4 hours |
5 | (Maxi) | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| | |
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 lights will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
On double oven models, only one oven can self-clean at a time. If one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set or turned on.
NOTE: The oven has a 2 speed cooling fan motor. During self- clean the fan(s) will operate at its highest speed to increase airflow to better exhaust the hotter air through the oven vent(s). An increase in noise may be noticeable during and after the self- clean cycle until the oven cools.
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.On double ovens only, touch UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN. The cavity symbol will indicate which oven was chosen.
2.Touch SELF CLEAN. Touch SELF CLEAN repeatedly to set a clean time other than 3 hours and 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours and 30 minutes and 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Number keys cannot be used to set a clean time.
3.Touch START.
The oven door will automatically lock and “DOOR LOCKED,” the start time and stop time will appear on the oven display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
When the cycle is complete and the oven is cool, “self clean complete” will appear on the oven display and “DOOR LOCKED” will disappear.
If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.
4.Touch OFF, UPPER OVEN OFF or LOWER OVEN OFF or open the oven door to clear the oven display and/or stop reminder tones.
To Delay the Start of Self-Cleaning:
Before delaying the starting of Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” section. Also, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1.On double ovens only, touch UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN. The cavity symbol will indicate which oven was chosen.
2.Touch SELF CLEAN. Touch SELF CLEAN repeatedly to set a clean time other than 3 hours and 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours and 30 minutes and 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Number keys cannot be used to set clean time.
3.Touch STOP TIME.
4.Touch the number keys to enter the time of day to stop.
5.Touch START.
The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.
The door will automatically lock and “DOOR LOCKED,” “DELAY,” and the stop time will also appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “self clean complete” will appear on the oven display and “DOOR LOCKED” will disappear.
If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.
6.Touch OFF, UPPER OVEN OFF or LOWER OVEN OFF or open the oven door to clear the oven display.
To Stop Self-Clean anytime:
Touch OFF, UPPER OVEN OFF or LOWER OVEN OFF. If the oven temperature is too high, the door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.
GeneralCleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■KitchenAid® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 4396920 (not included) or KitchenAid® Stainless Steel Wipes Part Number 8212510 (not 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.
■Vinegar for hard water spots
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
