DCS RGTC-305, Use And Care Manual

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OVEN SELF-CLEANING
OVEN SELF-CLEANING
The self-cleaning oven of your new range features pyrolytic self-cleaning. When set in the CLEAN mode, the
oven reaches a high temperature that burns off the food soil. When the oven is set for CLEAN, only the cooktop
burners may be used. It is common to see smoke and/or flames during the CLEAN cycle, depending on the
content and amount of soil remaining in the oven. If a flame persists, turn off the oven and allow it to cool
before opening the door to wipe up the excessive food soil. At the end of the CLEAN cycle, some gray ash or
burned residue may remain inside the oven. This is a mineral deposit that does not burn or melt. The amount of
ash depends on how heavily soiled the oven was before the oven was cleaned. It is easily removed, once the
oven has cooled, using a damp paper towel, sponge, or cloth. Wipe off any smoke residue that remains on the
front frame with Formula 409® or Fantastik®. If stain remains, use a mild liquid cleanser. The amount of smoke
stain is directly related to the amount of food soil left in the oven at the time of self-cleaning. Clean the oven
often.
OVEN DOOR LOCK DURING SELF-CLEAN
When the clean cycle starts, the lock light turns on, and the automatic door lock cycle begins. Do Not attempt
to open the door when the lock light is on. You can stop the cycle by pushing the “OFF” button. The lock light
will turn off only after the oven has cooled below 550ºF, and the automatic door lock has completed its cycle to
the open position.
BEFORE SELF-CLEANING THE OVEN:
Remove all utensils and racks.
Clean the oven front frame and outer door edges. (see Fig. 11)
Be sure the light bulbs and glass covers are in place.
(see page 7- item #5)
Turn on the ventilator hood above the range (if one is
installed) and leave it on until after the oven has completed
the self-clean cycle.
Remove oven racks.
Wipe out puddles of grease, large spillovers, and any loose
soil that can be easily removed.
Remove any soil that is outside the door seal area with soft
scrub or SOS pad filled with soap. This appliance is designed
to clean the oven interior and that portion of the door that is
inside the oven. The outer edges of the door and the oven
cavity are not in the cleaning zone. Wipe this area clean BEFORE
SETTING THE OVEN TO SELF-CLEAN.
If the gasket has food soil on it, remove the soil with warm water and sponge. Do not use any soap or
cleaners on the gasket. Gasket needs to be soft to work properly. If gasket is hard, replace with a new
one.
FRONT
FRAME
OUTER
DOOR
EDGES
Fig. 11