To Set a Delay Cooking Time:

Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” section.

1.Press the button for any cooking function except Self-Clean or Keep Warm.

Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed, then press START.

2.Press DELAY START.

3.Press Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads to enter the delay start time. The delay start time is the amount of time by which you want to delay the start.

4.Press START.

5.Press Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads to enter the desired length of cooking time.

6.Press START.

The start time is automatically calculated and displayed. The delay countdown appears on the oven display.

When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The cook time countdown will appear on the oven display.

The set temperature and minute time countdown will appear on the oven display.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically, and end-of-cycle tones will sound.

RANGE CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle

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.

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 warming center 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 3 hour clean cycle; however, the time can be changed. You may choose this clean time or select your own. 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.

On some models, the surface elements 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-Cleaning cycle at a time, and 24 hours must pass before the next Self-Cleaning can begin.

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Maytag W10600814B manual Range Care, Self-Cleaning Cycle