THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
(continued)
How to Delay Start of Cleaning
How to Stop a Clean Cycle
directions in the Before Clean Cycle
1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.
section. Push in and turn the DELAY START dial to
the time you wish to start. Add the hours needed for
2. Wait until the oven has
the
temperature to unlatch the door. You will not be
cleaning to this Start Time, then push in
turn the
STOP TIME dial to this desired Stop Time.
able to open the door right away
the oven
temperature is at a safe level.
steps and the How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
section. The oven will automatically turn on and
at
the set times.
Questions and Answers
If my oven clock is not set to the correct time
of day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A.
is not set to the correct time day
you
not be able to set a delay clean to end
a specific time.
Why won’t my oven clean immediately
even though I set
the time and clean
knobs correctly?
A. Check to be sure the DELAY START dial is
to
time as the
clock. Also check
to sure
handle is moved to the right.
Q.
use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of my self-cleaning oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used
any part
oven. If you
use them
not thoroughly rinse the oven with water,
it absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can
surface and damage metal parts the next
the oven is automatically cleaned.
What should do if excessive smoking occurs
cleaning?
A. This is
excessive soil.
you
SET knob to OFF.
the
windows to rid the room of smoke. Allow
to cool until the
ides
opening
door. Wipe up the excess soil
reset
cycle.
Q. 1s the “crackling” or “popping” sound hear
during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the metal heating and cooling
both the cooking and cleaning functions.
Q.
there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes,
will be odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil
also cause an 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
and cooling during cleaning. They
not affect
how your oven performs.
Why do have ash
in my oven
after
A. Some
soil will
a deposit, which
is ash. It
with a damp sponge
or
Q. My oven shelves
slide easily. What is
the matter?
A. After many
shelves may
so
they
not
To
Ives
s]
more
SC I I.-cleaning cycle.
fingers with small amount of
and rub
over
shelf where
oven shelves have become gray
cycle. Is this normal’?
A.
After
self-cleaning cycle, the
may lose some luster and discolor to a deep
Q. Can I cook food on the
while the oven
is self-cleaning?
A. Yes. While
sell’-clcanitlg, you
the
just you normally do.
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