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MAINTENANCE
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NOTE
• The oven light cannot be turned on during a
Self
Clean
cycle. The oven light cannot be turned on
until the oven temperature has cooled below
500
℉
(260
℃
) after a
Self Clean
cycle is
complete.
• Clean the frame of the oven and door with hot
soapy water. Rinse well.
• Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass material
of the oven door gasket cannot withstand
abrasion. It is essential for the gasket to remain
intact. If you notice it becoming worn or frayed,
replace it.
• It is normal for the fan to operate during the
Self
Clean
cycle.
• As the oven heats, you may hear sounds of metal
parts expanding and contracting. This is normal
and will not damage the oven.
• You may notice some white ash in the oven.
Wipe it off with a damp cloth or a soap-filled
steel wool pad after the oven cools. If the oven is
not clean after one
Self Clean
cycle, repeat the
cycle.
• If oven racks were left in the oven and do not
slide smoothly after a
Self Clean
cycle, wipe
racks and rack supports with a small amount of
vegetable oil to make them glide more easily.
• After a
Self Clean
cycle, fine lines may appear in
the porcelain because it went through heating
and cooling. This is normal and will not affect
performance.
• The
Self Clean
cycle cannot be started if the
Lockout
feature is active.
• Once the
Self Clean
cycle is set, the oven door
locks automatically. You will not be able to open
the oven door until the oven is cooled. The lock
releases automatically.
• Once the door has been locked, the lock
k
indicator light stops flashing and remains on.
Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door lock to
activate.
• If the clock is set for a 12-hour display (default)
the Delayed
Self Clean
can never be set to start
more than 12 hours in advance.
• After the oven is turned off, the convection fan
keeps operating until the oven has cooled down.
When to Use Self Clean
• Example of oven soiling
Case 1
• Soil pattern: Medium to heavy splatter
• Types of soils: Fat/grease
• Common food items that can soil your oven:
Meat roasted at high temperatures
Case 2
• Soil pattern: Drops or spots
• Types of soils: Filling or sugar based soils
• Common food items that can soil your oven: Pies
Case 3
• Soil pattern: Drops or spots
• Types of soils: Cream or tomato sauce
• Common food items that can soil your oven:
Casseroles
NOTE
• The
Self Clean
cycle can be used for soil that has
been built up over time.
Setting Self Clean
The
Self Clean
function has cycle times of 3, 4, or 5
hours.
Self Clean Soil Guide
1
Remove all racks and accessories from the
oven.
Soil Level
Cycle Setting
Lightly Soiled Oven
Cavity
3-Hour
Moderately Soiled Oven
Cavity
4-Hour
Heavily Soiled Oven
Cavity
5-Hour
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