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RANGE CARE
Self-Cleaning Cycle
IMPORTANT:
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the
fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to
another closed and well-ventilated room.
Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to
help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.
Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air
must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see “Oven
Vent” or “Oven Vents” section.
Do not clean, rub, damage, or move the oven door gasket.
Prepare Range:
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Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, all
cooking utensils, oven racks and aluminum foil, and on some
models, the temperature probe from the oven.
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Use a damp cloth to clean inside door edge and the 1
1
/
2
"
(38 mm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being
certain not to move or bend the gasket.
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Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage.
At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining,
etching, pitting, or faint white spots can result. This will not
affect cooking performance.
■
Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they
may melt.
NOTE:
The cooktop burners will not function during the Self-
Cleaning cycle.
IMPORTANT:
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Oven temperature must be below 500°F (260°C) to program a
clean cycle.
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Only 1 oven can be cleaned at a time.
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Both oven doors will lock when either oven is running the Self-
Cleaning cycle.
How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT:
The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks, and
popping sounds.
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil
to a powdery ash.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth
to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.
The oven light is disabled during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at anytime, press OFF UPPER or
OFF LOWER. If the temperature is too high, the oven doors will
remain locked.
When “LOCK” shows in the display, the doors of the oven cannot
be opened. To avoid damage to the doors, do not force the doors
open when “LOCK” is displayed.
Before self-cleaning, make sure the doors are completely
closed or the doors will not lock and the Self-Cleaning cycle
will not begin.
NOTE:
Only one oven can use the Self-Cleaning cycle at a time
and 12 hours must pass before the next Self-Cleaning cycle can
begin.
The oven is preset for a 3-hour clean cycle; however, the time can
be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours for light soil and
between 3 hours and 4 hours for average to heavy soil.
Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desired
cleaning level.
Cleaning Level
Total Cleaning Time
(Includes a 30-Minute Cool-Down Time)
1 (Quick)
2 hours
2
2 hours 30 minutes
3
3 hours
4 (reg)
3 hours 30 minutes
5
4 hours
6 (Maxi)
4 hours 30 minutes
To Self-Clean:
1.
Close the oven doors, and then press SELF CLEAN.
2.
Press the number “1” or “2” keypad to select the desired oven
to clean.
3.
Choose the clean level desired by pressing the appropriate
number keypad.
4.
Press START.
The oven doors will automatically lock.
When the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete and the oven cools,
the oven doors will unlock.
5.
When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a
damp cloth.
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
1.
Close the oven doors, and then press DELAY START.
2.
Press the number “1” or “2” keypad to select the desired oven.
3.
Press the number keypads to enter the desired amount of time
by which you want to delay the start.
4.
Press SELF CLEAN.
5.
Choose the clean level desired by pressing the appropriate
number keypad.
6.
Press START.
The oven doors will automatically lock after the Delay Start
countdown.
When the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete and the oven cools,
the oven doors will unlock.
7.
When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a
damp cloth.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.
