Self Cleaning Oven - Maytag 77FN-5EVWW Use And Care Manual

SELF CLEAN OVEN
(if equipped)
The self clean oven uses tempera-
tures above normal cooking tempera-
tures to automatically clean the entire
oven.
See page 4 for instructions on how to
set the clean cycle on oven equipped
with a mechanical clock, See page 5
for instructions on how to set the
clean cycle on oven equipped with an
electronic clock,
The self clean oven uses temperatures DURING SELF CLEANING AFTER SELF
CLEANING
above normal cooking temperatures to The oven automatically begins to heat About one hour after the clean cycle is
automatically clean the entire oven. when the door is locked. As the oven completed, the internal lock will disen-
reaches cleaning temperatures, the gage, LOCK light will turn off and the
BEFORE SELF CLEANING
LOCK light will turn on. At this point, the door latch can be returned to its original
oven door can not be manually opened. (unlocked) position. Do not attempt to
Do not force latch to the left once the unlock door until lock light has
lock light turns on. turned off. Door and latch will be
damaged if the latch is forced to the
The first few times the oven is cleaned, left before the lock light turns off.
Clean oven frame, door frame and somesmokeandodormaybedetected.
around the oven vent with a non-abra- This is normal and will reduce or disap-
sire cleaning agent such as Bon Ami. pear with use. If the oven is heavily Some soil may leave a light gray, pow-
These areas are not exposed to clean- soiled, or if the broiler pan is left in the dery ash which can be removed with a
ing temperatures and should be oven, smoke and odor may occur, damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicates
that the clean cycle was not long
cleaned to prevent soil from baking on enough. The soil will be removed during
during the clean cycle. As the oven heats and cools, you may the next clean cycle.
hear sounds of metal parts expanding
Wipe up excess grease or spillovers and contracting. This is normal and will
from the oven bottom to prevent exoes- not damage your appliance.
If the oven racks do not slide smoothly
sive smoking during the clean cycle, after a clean cycle, wipe racks and em-
bossed rack supports with a small
DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANERS OR amount of vegetable oil to restore ease
OVEN LINER PROTECTIVE COAT- of movement.
INGS OF ANY KIND ON THE SELF
CLEAN OVEN FINISH OR AROUND
ANY PART OF THE OVEN. Fine, hair-like lines may appear in the
oven interior or oven door. This is a nor-
To prevent damage, do not clean or rub mal condition resulting from heating and
the gasket around the front oven frame, cooling of the porcelain finish. These
The gasket is designed to seal in heat lines do not affect the performance of
during the clean cycle, the oven.
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