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RANGE 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.
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 any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt,
damaging 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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Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½" (3.8 cm) area
around the inside oven cavity frame, being sure 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 30 minute clean cycle, however
the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours
30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes to
4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven
has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the
inner door glass before it has completely cooled could result in
the glass breaking.
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
To Self-Clean:
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
Press the HOUR and MIN pads (buttons) to set a clean
time other than 3
hours 30 minutes. You can select a time
between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes. The last
30 minutes of the self-cleaning cycle is a cool down period.
2. Press START.
The oven door will automatically lock and “DOOR LOCKED”
or “LOCKED,” and the start time will appear on the oven
display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will
appear on the oven display and “DOOR LOCKED” or
“LOCKED” will disappear from the display.
3. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven
display.
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day. See “Clock” section. Also, make sure the
door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not
begin.
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
Press the HOUR and MIN “up” or “down” pads (buttons) to
set a clean time other than 3
hours 30 minutes. The clean
time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours
30 minutes.
2. Press STOP TIME.
3. Press the HOUR and MIN “up” or “down” pads (buttons) to
enter the time of day to stop.
4. Press START.
The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.
The door will automatically lock and “LOCKED,” “CLEAN”
and “DELAY TIMED” will appear on the display. The door will
not unlock until the oven cools.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically
turn on.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will
appear on the display and “LOCKED” will disappear.
5. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven
display.
To Stop Self-Clean anytime:
Press OFF/CANCEL. If the oven temperature is too high, the door
will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.
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.
