The Self-Clean Cycle; Removable Range Parts - Kenmore 36745 Use & Care Manual

THE SELF.CLEAN CYCLE
(3 HOURS- NORMAL CLEAN TIME)
BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE
1. Remove the broiler pan and grid, oven racks, all
utensils and any foil that may be In the oven. Do not
try to clean utensils or any other objects in the oven
during a self-clean cycle. If oven racks are left in
the range during a clean cycle, they will darken,
lose their luster and become hard to slide. If
you choose to leave the racks in the oven, you
can polish the edges of the racks with steel
wool and apply a small amount of vegetable oil
to the rack edges after the self-clean cycle.
This will make the racks easier to slide.
2. Soil on the oven lront frame, under the front edge of
the cooktop, the door liner outside the door gasket
and the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1" Into the
oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see
Illustration below). Clean these areas by hand before
starting a clean cycle.
Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad. We
recommend a cleanser such as 'Soft Scrub®' brand
or a similar cleaning product to keep white surfaces
looking clean and new. After cleaning, rinse well to
help prevent a brown residue from forming when the
oven is heated. Buff these areas dry with a dry cloth,
OVEN LIGHT
To prolong the life of the bulb, be sure the
oven light is OFF during Self-Clean.
FRONT FRAME
Please Note:
The door gasket is designed to have a 5".6" gap
at the bottom of the oven door. This is to allow
for proper air circulation.
DOOR PANEL GASKET
DOOR UNER -._
TO SET A SELF-CLEAN CYCLE:
1. Push the CLEAN pad. The display will show
"CLEAN", "TIME", and (--.-).
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
amount of time you want the oven to clean. The
normal cycle is 3 hours, but you can choose between
2 and 4 hours.
DOOR GASKET
DOOR LINER
3. Wipe up heavy spillovers on the oven bottom. Too
much soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.
4. Do not rub the door gasket. The fiberglass material of
the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
An intact and well fitUng oven door gasket is essential
for energy efficient oven operation and good baking
results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn,
frayed or damaged In any way or if it has become
displaced on the door, you should replace the seal.
You can press the STOP TIME pad to see the tlme of
day the clean cycle will be finished. Push the CLEAN
pad to return to the countdown.
Self-Clean continued on next page...)
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