Whirlpool RBD306 manual Self.Cleaning Cycle, Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during

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Self.Cleaning Cycle

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the

Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during

Self-Cleaning cycle.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners in

your oven.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes.

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 is heavily soiled. Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke.

Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaningcycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.

Do not block the oven vent(s) dudng the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. See "Oven Vent(s)" section.

Prepare Oven:

aRemove the broiler pan, gdd, 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. If leaving in, place them on rack positions 2, 3 or 4. For diagram, see "Positioning Racks and Bakeware". Racks will discolor and become harder to slide. See "Cleaning" for more information.

Hand clean inside door edge and the 1V2in. (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being careful 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, hairlinecracks and popping sounds.

The Self-Cleaningcycle usesvery high temperatures, burningsoil to a powdery ash.

The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, but the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutesto 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil.

Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth.

The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

On combination oven models, the upper oven will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

To Self-Clean:

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

1.On double oven models only,press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.

2.Press AUTO CLEAN.

Press the HR "up" or "down" arrow pad to set a clean time other than 3 hour 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.

3.Press START/ENTER.

The oven door will automatically lock. "DOOR LOCKED", the start time and stop time will appear on the oven display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.

When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, "End" will

appear on the oven display and "DOOR LOCKED" will disappear.

4, Press UPPER OFE LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL or open the

oven door to clear the oven display.

To Delay Start Serf-Clean:

Beforedelay startingSelf-Clean, make sure the clock isset to the correct time of day. See "Clock" section. Also, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.

1.On double oven models, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.

2.Press AUTO CLEAN.

Press the HR "up" or "down" arrow pad to set a clean time other than 3 hour 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.

3.Press STOP TIME.

4.Press the HR and MIN "up" or "down" arrows pads to enter the time of day to stop.

5.Press START/ENTER.

The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.

The door will automatically lock and "DOOR LOCKED", "DELAY", and the stop time will also appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.

When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on.

When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, "End" will appear on the lower oven display and "DOOR LOCKED" will disappear.

6.Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display.

To Stop Self-Cleanany time:

Press UPPER OFF,LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL If the oven

temperature is too high, the door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.

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