SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Self-Cleaning the Oven

To Set Self-Clean for the Large Main Oven

1.Select CLEAN using the Selector switch.

2.Set Oven Control Knob to CLEAN.

Cooling Blower turns on.

OVEN indicator light and HEATING light turn on.

LOCK light turns on.

Temperature indicator rotates to CLEAN after five minutes.

The door closing process takes approximately 60 seconds to complete, at which time the door becomes locked.

Check to make certain the door is locked.

30" MODEL

OVEN CONTROL KNOBS

CLEAN

AT THE END OF THE CLEAN CYCLE

The Clean cycle takes 4 to 5 hours to complete. The blower and the OVEN indicator light and the CLEAN light turn off when the cycle is finished. Do not turn the selector switch or the oven control knob to the OFF position until the LOCK light goes off.

1.Select OFF using the Selector Switch.

The door latch will open automatically when the oven is below 500°F and the automatic Door Lock completes its 60 second cycle to the OPEN position.

The cooling blower turns off when the oven temperature drops to 325°F.

2.Turn Oven Control Knob to OFF position.

CLEANING HINTS

1.The porcelain enamel finish is acid resistant, but not acid proof. Acidic foods, such as citrus juices, tomatoes, rhubarb, vinegar, alcohol or milk, should be wiped up and not allowed to bake onto the porcelain during the next use.

2.Remove the oven racks. See Racks, on Range Cleaning Recommendations, Page 37.

3.The infrared burner in the oven does not require cleaning; the elements burn themselves clean when the oven is in use.

4.The secondary oven (48" models only) does not have have the Self- Clean feature. Use caution when cleaning the secondary oven. Use hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.

CAUTION

The interior of the oven will still be at baking tempera- tures when the LOCK light turns off and the oven door can be opened.

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Thermador PRG36, PRG30 To Set Self-Clean for the Large Main Oven, Model Oven Control Knobs, AT the END of the Clean Cycle

PRG36, PRG30 specifications

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