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How to Set Oven for Cleaning
Step 1: Turn the OVEN
OVEN SET
SET knob to CLEAN.
Push in and turn the
OVEN TEMP
knob to CLEAN.
The controls will
snap into position
when the CLEAN location is reached.
Step 2: Slide the latch
handle to the right far
as it will go.
Never force the door
latch handles. Forcing the
handle may damage the door lock mechanism.
Step 3: Set the automatic oven timer.
Make sure the
STOP TIME START
range clock is set
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to the correct time 9-10
of day. the
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DELAY START
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PUSH TO SET
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and STOP TIME
dials of any previous timed cooking or cleaning
function by: one at a time, push the DELAY START
and STOP TIME knobs in and turn the knob. Using a
light touch, continue turning the knob until it “pops”
out. Both knobs should now be in the out position.
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Decide on cleaning hours necessary.
Recommended Cleaning Time:
Light to Moderate Soil —2-3 hours (thin spills and
light spatters)
Heavy hours (heavy, greasy spills and
spatters)
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Add these hours to present time of day, then push in
and turn the STOP TIME clockwise to this later
stop time.
The oven door gets hot during self-cleaning. DO NOT
TOUCH.
The CLEANING light will glow, indicating the
controls have been set correctly and the clean cycle
has begun. If a delayed start has been selected, the
CLEANING light will not glow until the start time
has been reached and the
cycle begins. The door
will lock approximately 20 minutes after the clean
cycle has begun.
How to Set a Delayed-Start Cleaning After a Clean Cycle
If you wish to start and stop
cleaning at a later time than
shown on the clock, push in and
turn DELAY START dial to time
you wish to start. Add the hours
needed for cleaning to this “start”
time, then push in and turn STOP
TIME dial to this later stop time.
Oven will automatically turn on
and off at the set times.
After cleaning is complete, the door will stay locked
until the oven cools and the CLEANING light goes
off. This takes about
minutes.
Step 1: When CLEANING
light is off, slide the latch
handle to the left as far as
it will go and open the door.
Never force the door latch handle. If you cannot
slide the latch easily to unlock the door, allow
additional time for cooling.
Step 2: Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF.
After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in
the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled
steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually
a salt residue that can not be removed by the clean
If the oven is not clean after one cycle, the
cycle may be repeated.
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