OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
(continued)
How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning
Delay Start is setting the Oven Control to start the
clean cycle automatically at a later time than the
present time of day.
For example: Let’s say it is 7:00 and you want the
oven to begin self-cleaning at 9:00 after you’re
finished in the kitchen. The oven is just soiled a
normal amount so the normal Clean Time of 4 hours
and 20 minutes is preferred.
1. Follow steps to prepare the oven for cleaning.
2. Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go.
Never force the latch handle. Forcing the
handle will damage the door lock mechanism.
3. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the AUTO
SELF CLEAN position.
4. Press the START TIME pad.
5. Press the HOUR pad until 9:00 appears in the
display. The oven control is now set to start
cleaning in 2 hours, at 9:00.
6. Both the OVEN ON and AUTO SELF CLEAN
indicator lights will flash when the clean time is
finished. Slide the handle to the left as far as it will
go and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF.
Never force the latch handle. Wait until the AUTO
SELF CLEAN light flashes and the latch slides easily.
Forcing the latch handle may damage the door lock.
Easy Steps:
1. Latch the door.
2. Turn the Oven Temperature Control knob to
AUTO SELF CLEAN.
3. Press the START TIME pad.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time
of day you want cleaning to start. The Self-
Clean Cycle will automatically begin at the
time you selected.
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. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the oven off.
Open windows to rid room of smoke. Wait until
the AUTO SELF CLEAN light goes off. Wipe up
the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
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. 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. 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. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
A. After many cleanings, the oven shelves will lose
their luster and become hard to slide. To make the
shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports
with cooking oil.
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves will
lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray color.
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.
Q. The AUTO SELF CLEAN light flashes when
I set the clean cycle. What’s wrong?
A. The AUTO SELF CLEAN light will flash until
the latch is moved to the right.
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