Using The Self-Cleaning; Before You Start; Special Cautions - Whirlpool RM278BXV Use & Care Manual

Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses
very high heat
to burn away soil. Before you start,
make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely.
Before You Start
1.
Clean the shaded areas by hand.
They do not get hot enough
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
during the Self-Cleaning cycle for
DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
soil to burn away. Use hot water
cleaning and poor baking will result.
and detergent or a soapy steel 2. Remove the broiler pan and any
wool pad on... pots and pans you
may have
l
The inside of the door.
stored in the oven. They can't
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The frame around the oven.
stand the heat.
3.
Wipe out any loose soil or
grease.
This will help reduce smoke
during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
4. If the oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
5. If you want the oven racks to
remain shiny, remove from the
oven and clean by hand.
Cther-
wise, put oven racks on second
and fourth guides (guides are
counted from bottom to top). After
racks are cleaned in the Self-
Cleaning cycle, they become
harder to slide. See chart on
page 16.
CLEAN SEAL
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning Cycle.
This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial oven DO NOT block the vent during
cleaners in your oven. Damage to the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must
the porcelain finish may occur. move freely for best cleaning
DO NOT force the lock lever, you
results.
could bend or break it. The lever is
designed to stay locked until the
oven is cool enough to safely
open. Wait until it moves freely.
DO NOT use foil or other liners in
the oven. During the Self-Cleaning
cycle foil can burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
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