Whirlpool RF385PCV manual Using the Self-CleaningCycle, Before You start

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Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle

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 cycle safely.

Before You start

1.Clean me shaded areas by hand. They do not get hot enough during 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 center area of the door does not need to be hand cleaned.]

l The frame around the oven.

DO NOT clean me fiberglass seal. DO NOT move lt or bend It. Poor cleaning and poor baking wlii

result.

2.Remove the broiler pan and any pots and pans you may have stored in the oven. They can’t stand the heat.

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

4. if the oven has a rotisserie, make sure the motor socket cover is closed.

5. if you want the oven racks to remain shiny, remove from me 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

AN FRAME harder to slide. See chart on

CLEANDOOR page 26.

6. if you want to clean the reflector bowls in me oven:

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Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soil and grease.

Place 2 bowls upside down on each oven rack. For best results, they should not touch each other or the oven walls.

Chrome trim rings 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Whirlpool RF385PCV manual Using the Self-CleaningCycle, Before You start