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CLEAN
(Self Cleaning Function - this is not a cooking function)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This is not a cooking function but is only used to clean
the oven.
Before starting the self cleaning cycle:
•
Take all the accessories out of the oven (drip tray and
shelves).
•
Clean any traces of liquid which have overflowed.
•
Close the oven door and make sure that it is closed
properly.
If there are cracks or flaws on the oven door glass (inside/
outside) or if the gaskets are ruined or worn or if the door
does not close perfectly, disconnect the appliance from
the electrical supply and contact the Service Centre.
GENERAL INFORMATION
•
In this function the residual cooking greases on the inside walls of the oven
cavity are pulverised by the high temperature. The fumes produced during this
process are filtered by a special catalyst in the upper part of the appliance.
•
Smells and fumes produced during self cleaning are not a cause of alarm.
Adequate ventilation should however be provided in the room where the range is
installed, e.g. by opening a window.
•
Do not wait for the oven to be very greasy before performing this cleaning. It
should not be performed after every cooking, either, but only when the level of
dirt justifies it (on average 1 – 2 times a month depending on oven use).
•
For safety reasons (high temperature of the oven cavity), when the self cleaning
starts the oven door is automatically locked by an electronic device (after a few
seconds, on the control panel, the
DOOR LOCKED
pilot light lights up). The door can
no longer be opened and is only unlocked at the end of the cleaning cycle or,
stopping the cycle, when the oven cavity has cooled to a temperature lower than
570°F (300°C).
•
When the self cleaning function starts an internal fan starts automatically to
cool the oven walls. It only stops at the end of the cycle, when the oven cavity
temperature has dropped below 302°F (150°C).
•
The procedures for starting, stopping and completing the self cleaning cycle and
dealing with any problems are described in the following sections:
–
“HOW TO START THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE”;
–
“PROBLEMS ON STARTING AND DURING THE SELF CLEANING
CYCLE”;
–
“HOW TO STOP THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE”;
–
“WHAT TO DO WHEN THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE HAS FINISHED”;
–
“ABNORMAL SITUATIONS AND/OR OPERATING PROBLEMS”.
CAUTION: During the self
cleaning cycle the accessible
parts may become hot. Keep
children away.
NEVER USE THE RANGE
WHEN THE OVEN IS
OPERATING IN SELF
CLEANING MODE.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
OPERATE THE WARMING
DRAWER DURING THE
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
If during self-cleaning cycle
the warming drawer control
knob has been turned ON
return the knob to the
OFF
position. Otherwise at the
end of the self-cleaning
cycle and after having turned
the oven selector control
knob to the
OFF
position, the
warming drawer will operate.
WHEN THE SELF
CLEANING MODE HAS
BEEN COMPLETED: do not
start immediately a new self
cleaning cycle on the oven.
LET THE RANGE COOL
DOWN.
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.
