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OVEN CARE
Self-Cleaning Cycle
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.
Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled. Heavy soil
results in longer cleaning and more smoke.
Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to
help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.
Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air
must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see
“Oven Vent” or “Oven Vents” section.
Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Allow the oven to cool to room temperature before using the Self-
Clean feature. If your oven cavity is above 170°F (77°C), “Oven
Cooling” will appear in the display and the Self-Clean cycle will
not activate until it cools down.
Prepare Oven:
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Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and,
on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.
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Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide.
See “General Cleaning” section for more information.
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Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt,
damaging the oven.
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Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½" (3.8 cm) area
around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move
or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough during
self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner, etc.,
enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this area.
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Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage.
At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining,
etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not
affect cooking performance.
How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and
popping sounds.
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil
to a powdery ash.
The oven is preset for a 3 hour clean cycle; however, the time can
be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours for light soil and
between 3 hours and 4 hours for average to heavy soil.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp
cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
On some models, the surface elements will not work during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
When “LOCK” shows in the display, the door cannot be opened.
To avoid damage to the door, do not force the door open when
“LOCK” is displayed.
If an oven door is left open, “Door Open Clean Canceled” will
appear in the display and a signal will beep. Close the oven door
and press CLEAN MODES.
NOTE: Only one oven can use the Self-Clean cycle at a time, and
a 24-hour wait is recommended before starting the next Self-
Clean cycle.
To Self-Clean:
1. Close the oven door.
2. Press SELF CLEAN.
For Single Ovens Only: “REMOVE RACKS” will scroll in the
selected oven text area.
3. For Double Ovens Only: “PRESS 1 FOR UPPER OVEN” will
appear in the upper oven text area. “PRESS 2 FOR LOWER
OVEN” will appear in the lower oven text area. Press the “1”
or “2” number keypads to select the desired oven. “REMOVE
RACKS” will scroll in the selected oven text area.
4. “Select Level” and “Press 1. Level 1 (Quick) 2. Level 2, 3.
Level 3, 4. Level 4 (reg), 5. Level 5, 6. Level 6 (Maxi)” will scroll
on the display text area.
5. Use the number keypad to select the clean level.
6. Press START.
After the door is locked, “SELF CLEAN” will scroll in the
selected text area until the clean cycle is finished.
When the self-clean cycle ends:
“CLN COMPLETE will scroll in the selected oven text area.
“OVEN COOLING” will scroll in the display until the oven
temperature falls below 500°F (260°C).
“UNLOCKING” will be displayed until the oven door unlocks and
the lock icon turns off.
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
1. Press Delay Start.
2. For Double Ovens Only: “PRESS 1 FOR UPPER OVEN” will
appear in the upper text area, and “PRESS 2 FOR LOWER
OVEN” will appear in the lower text area. Press the “1” or “2”
number keypads to select the desired oven.
3. “--:--” will be displayed, and “Set time to delay. Then Press
START” will scroll from right to left in the selected oven text
area. Use the number keypad to enter the desired time to
delay.
4. Press START. “Select cooking/cleaning mode” will scroll in
the selected oven text area.
5. Press SELF CLEAN. “REMOVE RACKS” will scroll in the
selected oven text area for 5 seconds, followed by “SELECT
OPTION.”
6. “Select Level” and “Press 1. Level 1 (Quick) 2. Level 2, 3.
Level 3, 4. Level 4 (reg), 5. Level 5, 6. Level 6 (Maxi)” will scroll
in the display text area.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.
