CARE AND CLEANING
Removing Range for Cleaning and
Servicing
When
1, Shut offthe gas supply to the appliance,
2.Disconnect the electrical supply to the appliance,
3.Disconnect gas supply tubing to appliance.
4. Slide range forward to disengage hinge from the
5.Reverse procedure to reinstall. If gas line has been disconnected, cheek for gas leaks after reconnection.
(See Installation Instructions for gas leak test method.)
(select models)
Clean as directed in the cleaning chart on pages
Self-Clean Oven (select models)
A
tures to automatically clean the entire oven. The
separate clean cycle eliminates soil completely or
reduces it to a gray ash which is easily wiped up with a damp cloth when the cycle is complete and the oven has cooled.
It is better to dean the oven regularly than to wait until there is a heavy
It is normal for the eooktop, oven door and window to
become hot during a clean cycle. Therefore, avoid touching these areas during a clean cycle. As tbe oven
heats and cools, you may hear the sounds of metal parts expanding and contracting. This is not3na] and will not
damage your oven.
The first f_w times the oven is cleaned, some smok
and odor may be detected. This is normal and wi lessen or disappear with use. If the oven is heavil) soiled, smoke and odor are common. During th_ cleaning process the kitchen should be well ventilated.
The oven will automatie_ly begin to heat when the doe: is locked and the SELF CLEAN pad is pressed. When
the oven reaches cleaning temperature, the word "Lock" will light in the display. At this point, the
oven door cannot be manually opened.
To prevent damage to the door and lock lever, do not force the door open when the word "Lock" is displayed.
Preparing for the Self-Clean Cycle
1.Remove oven racks and any pans, utensils or the broiler pan from the oven. The oven racks should be washed by hand. If left in the oven during the
permanently discolored and may not slide easily.
2.Clean the oven fi'ame and door frame with a non- abrasive cleaning agent such as Ben Ami, These areas are not exposed to cleaning temperatnms and should be cleaned to prevent soil from baking on during the clean cycle
3.Wipe up any excess grease or spillovers from the oven bottom to prevent excessive smoking and flare- upsduring the clean cycle.
4.Wipe up acid spillovers such as lemon juice, tomato sauce or
5.Do not use oven eleaners or oven liner proteetlve coatings of any kind on the
6.To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket on the oven door. The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle.
7, Turn off the oven light before starting the
cycle, the light bulb will burn out.
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