Sears 75371, 72671 Latch the door, Right as, Latch handle, How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning

Operating the Self-Cleaning

How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning

(on some models)

Quick Reminder:

1.Latch the door°

2.Turn the OVEN SET knob to CLEAN.

3.Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad.

4.Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time of day you want cleaning to start° The self-clean cycle will automatically begin at the time you selected.

Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day.

For example:

Let's

say

it

is

7:00

and

you

want

the

oven to begin self-cleaning

at

9:00

after

you're

finished

in the kitchen°

The

oven

is

just

soiled

a

normal

amount so

the

normal

Clean

Time

of 4

hours

and

20 minutes

is

preferred.

1.Follow steps to prepare the oven for cleaning.

2.Slide the latch handle to the

right as	far	as	it	will	go,	__'_		"N_-
Never force		the		latch handle.
Forcing	the	handle			will	damage	lll_'-
the door	lock		mechanism.				-'---	"

3.Turn the OVEN SET knob to the CLEAN position.

4.Press the START TIME ONIOFF pad,

5.Press the HOUR pad until 9:00 appears in the disptay_ The timer is now set to start cleaning in 2 hours, at 9:00.

The self-clean cycle will be set to automatically begin at 9:00 and finish at 1:20.

Both the OVEN ON light and the SELF CLEAN

DOOR LATCH light will flash when the Clean Time is finished,

6, When the SELF CLEAN DOOR LATCH light flashes, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go, turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF and open the door.

Never force the latch handle. Wait until the SELF

CLEAN DOOR LATCH light flashes and the latch slides easily. Forcing the latch handle may damage the

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Oven (continued)

Questions and Answers

Q. Can I use commercial oven deaners on any part

of my self-deaning oven?

A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven, If you do use them and do not

thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it

absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time

the oven is automatica_y cleaned.

Q. What should I do ff excessive smoking occurs

during cleaning?

A. This is caused by excessive soilo Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF. Open the windows to rid room of smoke, Wait tmtit the SELF CLEAN DOOR LATCH light goes o_ Wipe up the excess soil and

reset the clean cycle°

Q. Is the "crackling" or "popping" sound I hear during deardng normal?

A.Yes. This is the sotmd of the metal heating and cooling duringboth the cooking and cleaning functions.

Q.Should there be any odor during the cleaning?

A.Yes, there will be an odor during the first few

cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning,

Q:Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?

A.Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth,

Q. If my oven dock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still serf-clean my oven?

A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of&y, you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time°

Q:What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled surface of my oven?

A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning_ These lines do not affect how your oven performs°

Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven is seff-deaning?

A. Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning,you can use the cooktop just as you norma_y do,

Q, The SELF CLEAN DOOR LATCH light flashes when I set the dean cycle. What's wrong?

A. The SELF CLEAN DOOR LATCH light wil! flash until the latch is moved to the right.

Q. Can I dean the woven gasket around the oven door?

A. No, this gasket is essential fbr a good oven seal,

and care must be taken not to rub, damage or move

this gasket°