Whirlpool W10162205A Range Care, Self-CleaningCycle on some models, Prepare Oven, To Self-Clean

RANGE CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models)

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during

Self-Cleaning cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.

Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled. Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke.

Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.

Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see “Oven Vent” or “Oven Vents” section.

Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal.

Prepare Oven:

■Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.

■Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, damaging the oven.

■Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. See “General Cleaning” section for more information.

■Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½" (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough during self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner, etc. enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this area.

■Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not affect cooking performance.

Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer:

■Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt.

■Remove all items from the storage drawer.

How the Cycle Works

IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds.

Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is completely closed or the door will not lock and the self-cleaning cycle will not begin.

Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled could result in the glass breaking.

To stop the self-cleaning cycle at anytime, press OFF/CANCEL. If the temperature is too high the oven door will remain locked and “cool” and “locked” will be displayed.

The oven light will not function during the self-cleaning cycle.

Style 1 - Electronic Oven Control (on some models)

The Precise Clean™ self-cleaning cycle is a “one touch” step that uses very high temperatures and dissolves soil to a powdery ash. The Precise Clean™ setting will automatically determine the length of cleaning time needed based on the number of times the oven has been used since the last self-cleaning cycle. The maximum clean time is 4 hours 30 minutes, and the minimum clean time is 2 hours 30 minutes.

To Self-Clean:

1.Press PRECISE CLEAN™.

2.Press START.

The oven door will automatically lock, and “DOOR LOCKED” will appear on the oven display. The start time, stop time, and clean time will be displayed in the oven control display.

3.After the self-clean cycle is complete and the oven cools, “DOOR LOCKED” will disappear from the oven control display. Press any pad on the control or open the oven door to clear the display.

4.When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth.

To Delay Start Self-Clean:

1.Press PRECISE CLEAN™.

2.Press DELAY.

3.Press the HOUR and MIN “+” or “-” arrow pads to enter the desired stop time. The start time, stop time, and clean time will be displayed in the oven control display.

4.Press START.

The oven door will automatically lock, and “DOOR LOCKED” will appear on the oven display. The start time, stop time, and clean time will be displayed in the oven control display.

5.After the self-clean cycle is complete and the oven cools, “DOOR LOCKED” will disappear from the oven control display. Press any pad on the control or open the oven door to clear the display.

6.When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth.

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