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SELF-(;LEAN OVEN, if
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On Canadian models only: The SmoothtopCooktop willI
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not operate during a clean cycle.This is normal.
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Whenthe doorislockedandthe oven issetfor a clean cycle,
the oven will automatically begin to heat to cleaning
The self-clean oven uses temperatures above normal
temperatures.
cookingtemperaturesto automaticallyclean the entireoven
interior.
As the oven reachescleaningtemperatures,an internallock
mechanism
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engage. At this point, the oven door
can not
CAUTION: It is normal for parts of the range to becomeJ
be unlocked and opened. To prevent damage to the door
hot during a clean cycle. Therefore,during a clean cycle,J
and lock lever, do not force the door openwhen the internal
avoid touching the cooktop, oven vent area, oven door
lock has engaged.
and w ndow.
The first few times the oven is cleaned, some smoke and
It is betterto cleanthe oven regularlyratherthan to wait until
odor may be detected. This is normal and will lessen or
there is a heavy build-up of soil in the oven.
disappear with use. if the oven is heavily soiled, or if the
broiler pan was accidently left in the oven, smoke and odor
Turnoffthe oven lightbeforea clean cycle.If the oven light is
may occur.
left on, the lightbulb will burn out duringthe clean cycle.
As the oven heatsand cools,you may hearsounds of metal
parts expandingand contracting.This is normaland will not
damageyour appliance.
Removebroiler pan, all pans and the oven racks from the
oven.The racks will discolor and may not slide easily
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after a clean cycle.
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Cleanovenframe,doorframeandaround theovenventwith
Aboutone hourafterthe endofthe cleancycle,the internal
a non-abrasive cleaning agent such as non Ami or
lockwill disengage.At this point,the door can be unlocked
detergent and water. These areas are not exposed to
and opened.Movethe door lock leverto the left or unlocked
cleaningtemperaturesand shouldbecleanedto preventsoil
position and openthe door. The oven may still be hot.
from baking on duringthe clean cycle.
Wipeup excessgreaseor spilloversfromthe oven bottomto
Somesoil may leave a light gray,powderyash which canbe
prevent excessive smokingand flare-ups during the clean
removed with a damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicatesthat
the clean cycle was not long enough. The soil will be
cycle.
removed during the next clean cycle.
Wipe upsugaryspilloversand acidspilloverssuchas lemon
juice, tomato sauce or milk-based sauces. Porcelain
If the oven racks were left in the oven and do not slide
enamel is acidresistant,not acid proof. The porcelainfinish
smoothlyaftera clean cycle,wipe racks and embossedrack
may discolor if acid spills are not wiped up immediately,
supportswith a smallamountofvegetableoil to restoreease
of movement.
Do not use oven cleaners on the self-clean oven finish or
aroundanypartoftheovenastheywilldamagethefinishor
Clean around the oven vent opening at the rear of the
parts,
cooktopifthere isa depositfrom the fumesventedduringthe
To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket around
clean cycle. Use detergent and water and a cloth or
the ovendoor. The gasketis designedto seal in heatduring
non-abrasive pad.
the clean cycle.
Fine,hair-like lines may appear in the oven interioror oven
door. This is a normal condition resulting from heating and
cooling of the porcelain finish.These lines do not affect the
performanceof the oven.
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