Whirlpool GBS279PVB, GBS309, GBD309, GBD279 manual Oven Care, Self-CleaningCycle

To Set a Cook Time and Stop Time:

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

1.On double ovens only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.

The cavity symbol will flash indicating which oven was chosen. The left cavity symbol in the oven display is the upper oven, the right cavity symbol in the oven display is the lower oven.

Press BAKE, CONVECT BAKE or CONVECT ROAST.

Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.

2.Press COOK TIME.

3.Press number pads to enter the length of time to cook.

4.Press STOP TIME.

5.Press the number pads to enter time of day to stop.

6.Press START.

The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.

“DELAY” and the stop time will also appear on the oven display.

When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The vertical bar countdown and minute time countdown will appear on the oven display.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and “End” will appear on the oven display.

If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

7.Press OFF/CANCEL for the respective oven or open the oven door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

OVEN CARE

Self-CleaningCycle

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.

■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.

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.

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.

The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, however the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours

30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes 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 lights will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

On double oven models, only one oven can self-clean at a time. If one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set or turned on.

To Self-Clean:

Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.

Prepare Oven:

■Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.

■Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, damaging the oven.

■Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. See “General Cleaning” section for more information.

1.On double ovens only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.

The cavity symbol will flash indicating which oven was chosen. The left cavity symbol is the upper oven, the right cavity symbol is the lower oven.

2.Press CLEAN.

Press the number pads to set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours

30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.

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