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Self-Cleaning
Use care when opening the oven door after the self-cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening
the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.
DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when
opening the door after the self-cleaning cycle is completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.
To Start the Self-Clean Cycle
For satisfactory results use a 2 hour self-clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average to heavy soils.
NOTE: The kitchen area should be ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan or exhaust hood during the first self-clean
cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the first self-clean cycle.
To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle:
1.
Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
2.
Press
. "— — —" appears in the display.
3.
Press the
until "3:00" appears in the display for a 3 hour cycle, or press the
until "2:00" appears in the display
for a 2 hour cycle.
4.
As soon as the
or
is released, "CLn" appears in the display.
5.
As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the "LOCK" indicator light will
flash. DO NOT open the door while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock).
6.
The "LOCK" light will glow until the cleaning cycle is completed or cancelled, and the oven temperature has cooled.
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed:
1.
The time of day or “End” will appear in the display window and the “Clean” and "LOCK" light will continue to glow.
2.
Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.
3.
If “End” is in the display and the “Clean” indicator remains on, press
. The time of day will appear in the display.
NOTE: When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.
Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle:
1.
Press
.
2.
Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.
3.
Restart the self-clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected.
