Use & Care Guide

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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Self Clean
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures
(well above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate
soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash
you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth. This func
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tion can be programmed for clean times between 2 and 4
hours.
Important: Before starting self clean read all following
caution and important statements before starting a self
clean cycle
Important notes:
• Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories
from oven cavity to avoid damage to oven racks. If the
oven racks are not removed they may discolor.
• Remove all items from the oven and cooktop including
cookware, utensils, and any aluminum foil. Aluminum
foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self
clean cycle and will melt.
• Do not spray oven cleaners or oven protective coatings
in or around any part of the oven interior. Clean any soil
from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven
door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the
oven bottom (
Figure 29). These areas heat sufficiently
to burn soil on. Clean using soap and water prior to
starting Self Clean.
• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven
bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting
a self clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a
cloth. Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when
subjected to high temperatures.
• Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content
(such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or pie
fillings) to remain on the surface as they may leave a
dull spot even after cleaning.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The woven material
in the gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage, or remove the oven door
gasket. Doing so could cause damage to the door
gasket and compromise the performance of the oven.
• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an
open window, ventilation fan, or exhaust hood during
the first self clean cycle. This will help eliminate the
normal odors.
• Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN
LOCK indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds
for the motorized door latch mechanism to completely
lock or unlock the oven door.
• When the clean time finishes, the oven door will remain
locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition
to the clean time that was programmed, you must allow
about 1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you
will be able to open the oven door.
• Do not leave small children unattended near appli-
ance. During self clean cycle, the outside of the oven
can become very hot and cause burns if touched.
• Do not line the oven walls, racks, oven bottom, or any
part of the range with aluminum foil. This will cause
permanent damage to the oven interior and destroy
heat distribution, and will melt to the oven interior.
• Do not force the oven door open. This will damage
the automatic door locking system. Use caution when
opening the oven door after the self clean cycle ends.
The oven may still be very hot and cause burns. To
avoid possible burns, stand to side of oven when
opening door to allow steam or hot air to escape.
• The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any
range. Move birds to a well ventilated room.
CAUTION
Figure 29: Areas to clean and areas to avoid (gasket)