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Self-Cleaning
During the
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the
DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven).
DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when opening the door after the
Note: See additional cleaning information for the oven door in the General Care & Cleaning section.
Baking element may be tilted about 4 or 5 inches
to clean oven bottom
Self-Cleaning Oven
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Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
•DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the
•DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
•DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage.
•Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures.
•Oven racks should be removed. If they are not removed during the Self- Clean cycle their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will be dull. After the cycle is complete and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the oven racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the rack position).
•Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the
•Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.
NOTE: Prior to setting the
The Bake element is located in the lower oven cavity (See illustration at
left).The bake element is designed to be tilted up using your hand from the front of the bake element. This will allow easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning. Remove the Bottom Rack before raising the element. Be careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position.
The oven bake and broil elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF. The elements may still be hot and burns may occur if these elements are touched before they have cooled sufficiently.
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