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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.
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Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get
rid of heat, odors and smoke.
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It is common to see smoke and/or an occasional flame-up during the Self-
Clean cycle, depending on the content 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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Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be
able to move freely. See “Oven Vents.”
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Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket.
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The door latch is automatically activated after selecting the Self-Clean
cycle. “AUTO LOCK” will appear in the display. This ensures that the oven
door cannot be opened while the oven interior is at clean temperatures.
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Suggested clean times are 2 hours for light soil and between 3.0 hours
and 3.5 hours for average to heavy soil.
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Clean mode stops automatically at the end of the set cleaning time.
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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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The oven light does not operate during Clean mode.
BEFORE SELF-CLEANING
1.
Remove all utensils and bakeware.
2.
Remove non-porcelain oven racks. If chromed racks are left in the oven
during the self-clean cycle, they will permanently lose the shiny finish and
change to a dull dark finish. See “Oven Finishes/Cleaning Methods” for
proper care.
3.
Wipe up any soft soil spills and grease with paper towels. Excess
grease will cause flames and smoke inside the oven during self-
cleaning.
4.
Be sure oven interior lights are turned off and the light bulbs and lens
covers are in place.
5.
Some areas of the oven such as the oven door edge, oven door window,
oven front frame and up to 1½" (2-3 cm) inside the frame do not get hot
enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away and must be
cleaned by hand. BEFORE the cycle begins, clean oven interior using a
soapy sponge or plastic scrubber and a solution of detergent and hot
water. Rinse and dry all areas thoroughly.
NOTE:
Do not rub the oven door gasket.
Oven Care
CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OR COOKING UTENSILS, ETC., IN OVEN
DURING THE PYROLYTIC SELF-CLEANING MODE OF OPERATION
