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Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section.
1.
Press the SELF CLEAN pad.
2.
Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until
the desired clean time is displayed.
You can change the clean time from 2 hours
to 3 hours, depending on how dirty your oven is.
The door will lock automatically, the “Door
Locked” indicator light will flash and the self-clean
cycle will begin after “CLN” is displayed and
the time for the clean cycle is set. It will not
be possible to open the oven door until the
temperature drops below the lock temperature
and the DOOR LOCKED light goes off.
3.
When the DOOR LOCKED light is off and
the oven has cooled, open the door.
Do not force the oven door open.
This can
damage the automatic door locking system.
Use caution when opening the door after
self-cleaning. The oven may still be very hot.
Stand to the side of the oven when opening
the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.
To Stop a Clean Cycle
1.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
2.
When the DOOR LOCKED light goes off and the
oven has cooled below the locking temperature,
you can open the door.
Questions and Answers
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any
part of my self-cleaning oven?
A.
No cleaners or coatings should be used around
any part of this oven. If you do use them and do
not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q. Can I clean the gasket around the oven door?
A.
No, this gasket is essential for a good oven seal,
and care must be taken not to rub, damage or
move this gasket.
Q. Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
A.
Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating and
cooling during both the cooking and cleaning
functions.
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after
cleaning?
A.
Some types of soil will leave a deposit which
is ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge
or cloth.
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A.
This is caused by excessive soil. Press the
CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to rid the
room of smoke. Wait until the DOOR LOCKED
light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset
the clean cycle.
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A.
Yes, there will be an odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause a strong odor when cleaning.
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of my oven?
A.
This is a normal condition, resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not
affect how your oven performs.
Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven
is self-cleaning?
A.
Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use
the cooktop just as you normally do.
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