THE SELF CLEANING OVEN
Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of
day, can still self-clean my oven?
A.
is not set the correct time of
you
will
be able set a delay clean to end at a
specific time.
Q. Can use commercial oven cleaners on
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
thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping
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 do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the oven off.
Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait
until the oven has cooled and the word “LOCK” is
in the display. Wipe up the excess soil
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
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
or cloth.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
A. After many cleanings,
oven shelves will lose
their luster and become hard slide. To make the
shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf
with
oil.
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
—
A. Yes. After the self-clean
the shelves will
luster and discolor to deep gray
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