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General cleaning
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Cleaning the Self-Clean Oven
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Preparing the Oven for Self-Cleaning
1. Remove an excess spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the self-cleaning cycle. To
clean, use hot soapy water and a cloth. Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when
subjected to high temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content
(such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may
cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
2. Clean any soil from the oven frame and the door liner (see illustration). These areas heat
sufficiently during self-cleaning cycle to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.
3. Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any foil. These items do not withstand
high cleaning temperatures
4. Oven racks may be left in the oven or may be removed. If they go through the clean cycle,
their color will turn slightly dull. After the cycle is completed and the oven has cooled, rub
the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or
salad oil. This will make the racks glide easier.
What to Expect During Cleaning
While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion
and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent, located on the
top of the control panel.
If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and cause more smoke and odor than usual. This is normal and safe and
should not cause alarm. If available, use an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning cycle.
NOTE:
A smoke eliminator in the oven vent converts most of the soil into a colorless vapor.
Setting the Controls for Clean Cycle
For the setting of the clean cycle, refer to Timer or Electronic Oven Control section.
To Remove and Replace Oven Door
1.
Open the door to the fully opened position.
2.
Pull up the lock located on both hinge supports and engage it in the hook of the hinge levers. You may have to apply a little
downward pressure on the door to pull the locks fully over the hooks.
3.
Grab the door by the sides, pull the bottom of the door up and toward you to disengage the hinge supports.
Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disengage the
hinge levers.
4.
Proceed in reverse to reinstall the door.
Make sure the hinge supports are fully engaged before unlocking the hinge levers.
Lock in normal
position
Lock engaged
for door removal
HINGE SLOT Door
removed from the range
DO NOT
HAND
CLEAN SEAL
DO
HAND
CLEAN
FRAME
DO
HAND
CLEAN DOOR
