Setting the Controls for Self-Cleaning

Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will

helD normal smoke and heat odors to dlsappear from the room as rapidly

1. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control on

CLEAN.

3.Move the Lock Lever to the Clean Position. This will start the Self- Cleaning cycle. The Clean Light will come on. If the door is not completely closed or the lever is not all the way to the right, the cycle will not start. When the oven

temperature exceeds normal

baklng temperatures, the oven door can’t be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved.

NOTE: The Stop Time signal light will flash during the entire clean cycle.

4.After the cleaning cycle is complete, the Auto Oven and Self-Clean Lights will go off. The Display will show the time of day.

When the oven temperature has dropped below 500°F (260°C) the Clean Light goes off and the Lock Lever can be moved back to the Cook Position. Do not force it. Wait until it moves easily.

Turn the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF.

2.Push in and release the Self-Clean Button. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. The Display will count down the time in minutes. The Auto Oven Light and Self-Clean Signal Light will stay on.

If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, push in and hold the Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Time Knob to the new time up to 4 hours.

lUse 2 hours for light soil.

lUse 3 hours or more for moder- ate to heavy soil.

5.After the oven Is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth. If needed, touch up spots with cleaner or plastic scouring pad.

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SF396PEP specifications

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