Whirlpool RF3620XV, RF363PXW manual Using the Self-CleaningCycle, 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

1. Clean the areas shown by hand.

They do not get hot enough dur- ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on...

l The inside of the door. (The cen- ter area of the door does not need to be hand cleaned.)

l The frame around the oven.

DO NOT clean, move or bend the fiberglass seal. Poor cleaning and poor baking will result.

2.Remove the broiler pan and any pots and pans you may have stored in the oven.

NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid] can be cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has been

removed by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. The chrome broiler 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 from bottom to top]. After racks are cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle, they become harder to slide. Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the sides of the racks to make them easier to slide. See chart on page

26.Chrome reflector bowls must NOT not be cleaned in the oven. They

SEAL will discolor.

HANDHAND CLEAN

CLEANFRAME DOOR AROUND EDGE

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 fumes 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 it moves freely.

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

9 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.