SM/SMW Oven Care and Use Manual
Convection Oven Cleaning and Care
The convection oven features a pyrolytic self-cleaning
mode. When in the SELF-CLEAN mode, the oven reaches
a high temperature that burns off the food soil.
•
As a safety feature, the oven door locks during
SELF-CLEAN
to protect you from very high tempera-
tures. Do not try to open the door during
SELF-
CLEAN.
•
It is common to see smoke and/or an occasional flame-
up during the CLEAN cycle, depending on the con-
tent and amount of soil remaining in the oven. If a
flame persists, turn off the oven and allow it to cool
before opening the door to wipe up the excessive
food soil.
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The oven light will not turn on when the oven is set
for a clean cycle.
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The microwave oven and warming drawer can be used
while the oven is in the
SELF-CLEAN
mode.
NOTE:
Due to the high temperatures used for self-
cleaning, the oven may develop fine lines or surface
roughness. This is a common condition and does
not affect either the cooking or the cleaning
performance of the oven.
Self-Cleaning: Before and After
Hand-clean door
around edge
Hand-clean 1-1/2" from rack
support to front of oven cavity
Gently lift up bake element to
wipe up ashes after Self Clean
Hand-clean window and frame
before setting oven to Self
Clean
DO NOT hand-clean
gasket
Before You Self Clean
1. Hand-clean the oven door edge, window, outer win-
dow frame, oven front frame and oven cavity edges
(shaded areas below). They do not get hot enough
during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use a
soapy sponge or scrubber sponge that is safe for
glass. Do not rub the gasket.
Hand-clean front frame
2. Wipe up large overspills and grease with paper tow-
els. Gently lift up bake element if necessary.
3. Remove all utensils.
4. Remove oven racks. If the oven racks are left in the
oven during a self-cleaning cycle, they will perma-
nently lose their shiny finish and change to a dull dark
finish. See the Oven Cleaning Recommendations for
proper care, Pages 29-30.
5. Be sure the light is turned off on the control panel
and the bulb and lens cover are in place, see Page
31.
6. Heat and odors are normal during the
SELF-CLEAN
cycle. Keep the kitchen well-ventilated.
7. CONFIRM THAT THE OVEN DOOR LOCKS and WILL
NOT OPEN before starting the
SELF-CLEAN
mode.
If the door does not lock, do not run It is easily re-
moved, w; phone 800/735-4328.
CLOCK
OVEN
LIGHT
TIMER 1
TIMER 2
COOK
TIME
STOP
TIME
BAKE
SELF
CLEAN
OFF
BROIL
CONVECTION
CONVECTION
ROAST
1
3
0
9
8
7
4
5
6
2
Oven Control Panel, located above Microwave Oven
➥
After Self Clean
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When the oven heat drops to a safe temperature, the
automatic door lock will release and the door can be
opened.
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At the end of the
SELF-CLEAN
cycle, some gray␣ ash
may remain inside the oven. The␣ amount of ash de-
pends on how heavily␣ soiled the oven was before it
was cleaned. When the oven is cold, it is easily re-
moved using a damp sponge or cloth. If the racks do
not slide easily after being cleaned, lightly rub rack
side rails with vegetable oil.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to let the glass in the
oven door cool completely before wiping up
any ash left from the clean cycle.
Remove oven racks.
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