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On Canadian models only: The Smoothtop Cooktop will
not operate during a clean cycle. This is normal.
Whenthe dooris lockedand the oven isset for 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.
Asthe oven reachescleaningtemperatures,an internal lock
CAUTION: It is normal far parts of the range to become I
bemechanism willengage. Atthis point, the oven door can
nOtunlocked and opened. To prevent damage to the door
hot during a clean cycle. Therefore,during a clean cycle,
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 cleancycle. Ifthe oven light is
may occur.
left on, the light bulb will burn out during the clean cycle.
As the oven heats and cools, youmay hearsoundsof metal
partsexpandingand contracting.This is normal and will not
damage your appliance.
Removebroiler pan, all pans and the oven racks from the
oven. The racks will discolor and may not slide easily
after a clean cycle.
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Cleanovenframe,doorframeand aroundthe oven vent with
About one hour afterthe end of the clean cycle, the internal
a non-abrasive cleaning agent such as Ben Ami or
lock will disengage.At this point, the door can be unlocked
detergent and water. These areas are not exposed to
andopened. Movethedoorlocklevertotheleftorunlocked
cleaningtemperaturesandshould becleanedto preventsoil
position and open the door. The oven may still be hot.
from baking on during the clean cycle.
Wipe upexcessgreaseor spilloversfromthe oven bottomto
Some soilmay leave a lightgray,powdery ashwhich canbe
preventexcessive smoking and flare-ups during the clean
removedwith a damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicates that
cycle,
the clean cycle was not long enough. The soil will be
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 acid resistant,not acidproof. The porcelainfinish
smoothlyafter a clean cycle,wipe racks and embossedrack
may discolorif acid spills are not wiped up immediately,
supportswith a smallamountofvegetableoil to restoreease
of movement.
Do not useoven cleanerson the self-clean oven finishor
aroundanypartoftheovenastheywilldamagethefinishor
Clean around the oven vent opening at the rear of the
parts,
cooktopifthere isa depositfrom the fumesventedduringthe
Toprevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket around
clean cycle. Use detergent and water and a cloth or
the oven door. The gasketis designedto seal inheat during
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 porcelainfinish. These lines do not affectthe
performanceof the oven.
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