a Clean Cycle
After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the
in the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth.
cycle may be repeated.
white spots remain, remove them with a
If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the
filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with
shelf supports with cooking oil.
a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are
usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the
clean
To Stop a Clean Cycle
Press the
pad. When the words “LOCK” and “CLEAN”
go out in the display and the oven cools below the locking temperature,
open the oven door.
Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time
of day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you
not be able to set a delay
to end at a
specific time.
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. Press the
pad. Open the windows to rid the
room of smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled and
the word “LOCK” is off in the display. 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.
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