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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 Precise
Clean. If the oven is above 170°F (77°C), “Oven Cooling” will
appear in the display and the Self Clean cycle will not activate
until it cools.
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 4 hour clean cycle. However, the time can
be changed. Suggested clean times are 3 hours for light soil and
between 4 hours and 5 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 the lock symbol shows in the display, the door cannot be
opened. To avoid damage to the door, do not force the door open
when the lock symbol 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. A
24-hour wait is recommended before the next Self Clean cycle.
To Self-Clean:
1. Close the oven door.
2. Press CLEAN MODES.
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 keypad to select the desired oven.
4. For single ovens only, “Press 1 for Steam Clean; 2 for Precise
Clean” will appear in the upper display area.
For double ovens only, “Press 1 for Steam Clean” will appear
in the upper display area.
”Press 2 for Precise Clean” will appear in the lower display
area.
5. For single ovens only, press 2 to select Precise Clean.
“REMOVE RACKS” will scroll in the upper display area.
For double ovens only, “REMOVE RACKS” will scroll in the
upper display area.
Press 2 to select Precise Clean.
6. Press the Temp/Time keypad to adjust the clean time. The
time can be set from 3 to 5 hours.
7. Press START for the selected oven.
After the door is locked, “Precise 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.
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.
