2.Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven.

NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid) can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by handcleaning or a dish- washer. If most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if deaned in the SelfCleaning cycle.

3.Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle.

4.Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny. lf the oven racks are deaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle, place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (Guides are counted from bottom to top.)

NOTE: Hoven racks are cleaned in the Self- Cleaning cycle, they will become harder to slide.

Heat and odors are normal during the Self- Cleaning cycle. ll needed, remove them by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen-vent during the cycle.

Setting the controls

1.Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See Setting the clock’ on page 11.)

2.Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right- the Clean position.

Personal Injury and

Product Damage Hazard

lDo not touch the oven during the Self- Cleaning cycle. lt could burn you.

lDo not use commercial oven deaners in

~your oven. Cleaners may produce hazard- ous fumes or damage the porcelain finish.

~l Do not leave foil in the oven during the Self- Cleaning cycle. Foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface.

NOTE: 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 block the vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results.

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

3.To start cleaning Immediately:

Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- perature Control Knob to CLEAN. A 3-hour SelfCleaning cycle will be set automatically.

C3:OO” with the cobn flashing will show in the display and the Clean Time Indicator Light will come on.

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Whirlpool RF377PXY important safety instructions Setting the controls