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SELF---CLEAN OVEN
BEFORE
SELF-CLEANING
Remove all pans from the oven.
The
racks may be left in, but will dis-
color and may not slide easily af-
ter cleaning.
Turn off oven light before clean cycle.
The life of the bulb may be shortened if
left on during the clean cycle.
Clean oven frame, door frame and
around the oven vent with a non-abra-
sive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami.
These areas are not exposed to clean-
ing
temperatures
and
should
be
cleaned to prevent soil from baking on
during the clean cycle.
Wipe up excess grease or spillovers
from the oven bottom to prevent exces-
sive smoking during the clean cycle.
Do not use oven cleaners or oven liner
protective coatings of any kind on the
self-clean oven finish or around any part
of the oven.
To prevent damage, do not clean or rub
the gasket around the oven door. The
gasket is designed to seal in heat during
the clean cycle.
DURING
SELF-CLEANING
When the door is locked and the CLEAN
pad is pressed, the oven automatically
begins to heat to cleaning tempera-
tures.
As the oven reaches cleaning tempera-
tures, the LOCK indicator will turn on to
show that an internal lock mechanism
has engaged. At this point, the oven
door can not be unlocked and opened.
To prevent damage to the door and lock
lever, do not force the lock lever to the
left when the LOCK indicator is dis-
played.
The first few times the oven is cleaned,
some smoke and odor may be detected.
This is normal and will reduce or disap-
pear with use. If the oven is heavily
soiled, or if the broiler pan is left in the
oven, smoke and odor may occur.
It is normal for the cooktop of the range
to become hot during a clean cycle.
Therefore touching the cooktop during a
self-clean cycle should be avoided.
As the oven heats and cools, you may
hear sounds of metal parts expanding
and contracting. This is normal and will
not damage your appliance.
AFTER
SELF-CLEANING
About one hour after the completion of
the clean cycle, the internal lock will dis-
engage and the LOCK indicator will turn
off. At this point, the lock lever can be
moved to the left (unlocked position)
and the door opened.
Some soil may leave a light gray, pow-
dery ash which can be removed with a
damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicates
that the clean cycle was not long
enough. The soil will be removed during
the next clean cycle.
If the oven racks do not slide smoothly
after a clean cycle, wipe racks and em-
bossed rack supports with a small
amount of vegetable oil to restore ease
of movement.
Fine, hair-like lines may appear in the
oven interior or oven door. This is a nor-
mal condition resulting from heating and
cooling of the porcelain finish. These
lines do not affect the performance of
the oven.
