THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE

BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE

1.Remove the broil pan and grid, oven racks, all utensils and any foil that may be in the oven. Do not try to clean utensils or any other objects in the oven du ring a self-clean cycle. If oven racks are left in the range during a clean cycle, they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide. If you choose to leave the racks In the oven, you can polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the rack edges after the self-clean cycle. This wi, make the racks easier to slide.

2.Soil on the oven front frame, under the front edge of the cooktop, the door liner outside the door seal and the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1" into the oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see illustration below). Clean these areas by hand before starting a clean cycle.

Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad, then

rinse well.

FRONT FRAME

1.Set DELAY S'_AR_ TIME KNOB on the clock to the present time ¢ f day.

2.Set the STOP*'IME knob to thetime of day when you want the clean cycle to end.

Note: The oven will not unlock until the

temperature has dropped to a safe level; about 30 minutes after the stop time.

3.Turn OVEN SET KNOB to CLEAN.

4.Turn OVEN TEMP KNOB counterclockwise to CLEAN. Turn the knob all the way until It stops.

5.Slide the door lock/unlock handle all the way to the right to lock the door. You may need to press on the door slightly to get It to lock.

OVEN TEMP

OVEN SET

OFF

CLEA_

 

 

 

SLIDE DOOR LOCK/UN-

/

 

 

LOCK HANDLE TO THE

r

DOOR SEAL'-'-----

RIGHT TO LOCK DOOR

 

 

DOORLINER

 

3.Wipe up heavy spiliovers on the oven bottom. Too much soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.

4.DO NOT rub or clean the door gasket (seal). The fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An Intact and well-fitting oven door gasket Is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way, or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have It replaced.

For your safety, the oven door cannot be unlocked while the oven is at clean-

ing temperature. Alter a clean cycle, the door cannot be unlocked until the

temperature has dropped to a safe level (about 30 minutes).

TO SET A CLEAN

CYCLE:

 

Recommended Cleaning

Times:

 

Light Soil

1-1/2 hours

Moderate Soil

2-1/2

hours

Heavy Soil

3-1/2

hours

TO INTERRUPT A CLEAN CYCLE:

1.Turn STOP TIME knob to the current time of day.

2.Walt about 30 minutes.

Do not force the door lock handle. Slide door lock/ unlock handle to left to unlock door.

3.Turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF.

WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE IS FINISHED:

1.Stop time will be the same as the time of day.

2.Wait about 30 minutes. Do not force the door lock

handle. Slide door lock/unlock handle to left to unlock door.

3.Turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF, Turn OVEN TEMP KNOB clockwise.

AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE

After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe It up with a damp cloth.

If white spots remain, scrub them with a soap-filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a white vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle

8 may be repeated.

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