Whirlpool RF3600XX manual Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle, Before You Start

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle

The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before YOU start, make sure YOU understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely.

Before

You Start

DO NOT clean,

move or bend

the

1. Clean

fiberglass seal. Poor cleaning and

the

areas shown by hand.

poor baking

will

result.

They do not get hot enough dur-

2. Remove the broiler pan and any

ing

the

Self-Cleaning

cycle for soil

pots and pans you may have

to burn away. Use hot water and

stored in the

oven.

detergent or a soapy steel wool

NOTE: The broiler

pan

(without

pad

on...

l The inside of the door. (The cen-

grid)

can

be

cleaned

in the

oven

only if most of the soil has been

ter area of the door does not

removed

by

hand-cleaning

or a

need to be hand cleaned.)

dishwasher.

The

chrome broiler

l The frame around the oven,

grid

will

discolor

if cleaned

in the

Self-Cleaning

cycle.

3. Wipe out any loose soil or

grease. This will help reduce

smoke during the Self-Cleaning

cycle.

4. If you want the oven racks to

remain shiny, remove from the

oven and clean by hand. Other-

wise, put oven racks on second and

fourth guides (guides are counted

- HAND CU AN

DO NOT

from bottom to top). After racks are

HAtiD

cleaned

in the

Self-Cleaning

cycle,

CLEANFRAME

DOOR ARtXJND

HAND CLEAN they

become

harder

to slide.

See

EDGE

SEAL

chart

on

page

26. Chrome reflec-

tor bowls must not be cleaned in the oven. They will discolor.

Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle.

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard

l Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn you.

l Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous tumes or damage the porcelain finish.

l Do not force the lock lever, you could bend or break it. The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open. Wait until lt moves freely.

l Do not use foil or other liners in the oven. During the Selt-Cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface.

l Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results.

l Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent. They may melt.

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