Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses
very high heat
to burn away soil. Before
YOU start, make sure YOU understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning
cycle safely.
Before You Start
1.
Clean the areas shown by hand.
They do not get hot enough dur-
ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil
to burn away. Use hot water and
detergent or a soapy steel wool
pad on...
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The inside of the door. (The cen-
ter area of the door does not
need to be hand cleaned.)
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The frame around the oven,
HAtiD
- HAND CU
CLEAN FRAME
DOOR ARt
EDGE
DO NOT clean, move or bend the
fiberglass seal. Poor cleaning and
poor baking will result.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
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pots and pans you
may have
stored in the oven.
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NOTE:
The broiler pan (without
grid) can be cleaned in the oven
only if most of the soil has been
removed by hand-cleaning or a
dishwasher. The chrome broiler
grid will discolor if cleaned in the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
3.
Wipe out any loose soil or
grease.
This will help reduce
smoke during the Self-Cleaning
cycle.
4. If you want the oven racks to
remain shiny, remove from the
oven and clean by hand.
Other-
wise, put oven racks on second and
fourth guides (guides are counted
AN
DO NOT
from bottom to top). After racks are
cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle,
XJND HAND CLEAN they become harder to slide. See
SEAL
chart on page
26. Chrome reflec-
tor bowls must not be cleaned in
the oven. They will discolor.
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle.
Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard
l Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn
you.
l Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may
produce hazardous tumes or damage the porcelain finish.
l Do not force the lock lever, you could bend or break it. The lever is
designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open.
Wait until lt moves freely.
l Do not use foil or other liners in the oven. During the Selt-Cleaning
cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface.
l Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must move
freely for best cleaning results.
l Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent. They may melt.
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