Sears 73328, 73321, 73318, 73311 manual Follow These Steps after Self-Cleaning, Questions and Answers

Follow These Steps after Self-Cleaning

After cleaning is complete, the door will stay locked until the oven cools and the CLEANING light goes oE This takes about 30 minutes.

Step 1: When CLEANING _._- light is off, slide the latch handle to the left as far as

it will go and open the door.1

Step 2: Turn OVEN TEMP

knob counterclockwise to

OFR

NOTE: If you wish to start and stop cleaning at a later time than shown on the clock, push in and turn DELAY START dial to time you wish to start° Add the hours needed for cleaning to this "start" time, then push in and turn STOP TIME dial to this desired stop time. Oven will automatically turn on and off at the set times..

Questions and Answers

Q, Why won't my oven clean immediately even though ! set all the time and clean knobs correctly?

A. Check to be sure your DELAY STAR-I dial is set to the same time as the range clock Also check to be sure latch handle is moved to the right,

Q. If my oven clock is not working, can i still self- clean my oven?

A. No. Your Automatic Oven Timer uses the range clock to help start and stop your self-cleaning cycle,

Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any

part of my self-cleaning 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 abso- lutely clean afterward, the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned

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

A. No, this gasket is essential for a good oven seal, and care must be taken not to rub, damage or move this gasket°

Q° After having just used the oven, the CLEANING light came on and I could not move the latch han- dle, Why?

A. After several continuous high-temperature bakings

or broilings, the CLEANING light may come on The oven door can't be latched for self-cleaning while the

CLEANING light is on. If this happens, let the oven cool until the CLEANING light goes off. Then the oven door can be latched for self-cleaning.

Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning?

A. This is caused by excessive soil, and you should switch the OVEN TEMP knob to OFR Open windows to rid room of smoke. Allow the oven to cool for at least one hour before opening the door Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle,,

Qo Is the "crackling"	sound I hear during cleaning
normal?

A. Yes, This is the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions

Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?

A. Yes, there may be a slight odor during the first few cteaningso Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause an odor when cleaning.

Q, What causes the hair-likelines on the enamel surface of my oven?

A. This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning They do not affect how your oven performs.

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. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is the matter?

A. After many cIeanings, oven shelves may become so clean they do not slide easily. To make shelves slide more easily, after each self-cleaning cycle damp- en fingers with a small amount of cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf supports.,

Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the

self-cleaning cycle. Is this normal?

A. Yes. After the self-cleaning cycle, the shelves may have lost some luster and discolored to a deep gray.

Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven is self-cleaning?

A. Yes While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use the cooktop just as you normally do. However, be careful when standing in front of the range--oven becomes very hot while self-cleaning

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