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Care and Cleaning Instructions
ImPortant:
it is normal for some smoke to be emitted during the
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self-clean cycle.
Popping sounds are normal during the self-clean
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cycle. these sounds are caused by the expansion
and contraction of metal surfaces during heat-up and
cool-down.
do not line the oven with aluminum foil or other
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materials. these items can melt or burn during a
self-clean cycle, causing permanent damage to the
oven.
if racks are left in the oven during a self-clean cycle, it
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will affect their ability to slide in and out easily. Polish
the rack edges with a soapy steel wool pad, then apply
a small amount of vegetable oil to the edges so that the
racks will slide more easily.
if the door is not closed completely, the automatic
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door latch will not be able to lock the door when the
self-clean mode is selected. in this case, “door” will
flash in the clock display. if this occurs, press the
CANCEL•SECURE pad and wait approximately 1
minute. Repeat the self-clean steps from the beginning,
being certain to close the door completely. do not
try to force the door open after it is locked, because
the automatic latch can be damaged. if you need
to unlock the door, turn off the self-clean cycle by
pressing the CANCEL•SECURE pad. If you oven is
not hotter than 390°F after approximately 1 minute,
“lOcK” will disappear from the clock display, and the
door will unlock. the door will remain locked until the
oven temperature falls below 390˚F. Do not select any
cooking function until the oven door is unlocked.
Prepare the oven for self-cleaning by
following these steps:
clean soil from the oven front frame area and the
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oven door outside of the door gasket. cleaning the
door gasket by hand can cause it to bend or move.
a tight door seal is essential for proper baking and
self-cleaning. Rinse surfaces well with a solution of
vinegar and water, then wipe dry. heavily soiled areas
may be cleaned with a non-scratching scouring pad.
Remove the broiler pan, all cookware, utensils and
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other loose items from the oven chamber. also, remove
all oven racks and the convection fan filter to prevent
them from permanently discoloring. however, to clean
stubborn particles in the convection filter you may
elect to simply leave it in place during self-clean. the
filter will discolor due to the high heat, but the filtering
capabilities will not be harmed.
wipe up excess grease and other food spills with a
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damp cloth. doing so will minimize smoke and increase
the efficiency of the self-clean cycle.
turn on kitchen fans or vents to help remove odors
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during the self-clean cycle.
close the oven door completely.
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Press the selF-cleaN touch pad. the oven will
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beep once, “cleaN” will flash, and “– –:– –” will be
displayed.
Press the TIME•TEMP+ pad and the default time of
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“2:00” hours will be displayed.
increase the self-clean time up to 4 hours (depending
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upon the amount of oven soil) by holding the
TIME•TEMP+ pad.
to delay the self-clean start to a more convenient time,
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press the stOP time touch pad. then, press the
TIME•TEMP+ pad to set the time of day for the cycle
to be complete. “delaY timed” will appear in the
clock display. the cycle can be delayed up to 11 hours
and 50 minutes.
approximately 30 to 60 seconds after selecting
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self-clean, the automatic door latch will lock the door.
“lOcK” and “ON” will appear in the clock display. the
oven will begin heating. the “ON” indicator will cycle on
and off with the elements.
about 50 to 60 minutes will be required for the oven to
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reach the self-clean temperature.
the
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self-clean cycle can be stopped at any time by
pressing CANCEL•SECURE.
after completion of the
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self-clean cycle, the oven will
stop heating and the “ON” and “cleaN” indicators
will disappear from the clock display. Press the
CANCEL•SECURE pad.
After the interior oven temperature falls below 390˚F,
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the door latch will release and “lOcK” will disappear
from the clock display. the door can now be opened.
Open the door. after ensuring that the oven has cooled
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sufficiently to be safe, use a damp cloth or sponge to
wipe out the powder residue found in the bottom of the
oven. if white spots remain in the oven, remove them
with a non-scratch scouring pad before using the oven
again. these spots are normally salt that cannot be
removed by a self-clean cycle.
Re-install the oven racks and convection fan filter
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before cooking in the oven.
note:
if delay timed mode has been set, the “ON” display
and the oven heat will not turn on until the programmed
time has been reached.
ImPortant:
with the oven at room temperature, if the
self-clean mode is accidentally selected and the oven
enters self-clean mode (indicated by “lOcK” and “ON” in
the clock display), the user must cancel out of this mode
before attempting to select a different mode. to cancel,
press the CANCEL•SECURE pad. Wait at least 60 seconds
before attempting to select another mode. doing so allows
the door latch to unlock.
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