Whirlpool RF377PXY Use And Care Manual page 28

Self-cleaning electric range
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2. Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and
pans being stored in the oven.
NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid) can be
cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is
removed first by handcleaning or a dish-
washer. If most of the soil is not removed,
excessive smoking will occur. The chrome
broiler pan grid will discolor if deaned in the
SelfCleaning cycle.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will
help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle.
4. Remove the oven racks from the oven if you
want them to remain shiny. lf the oven racks
are deaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle, place
them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (Guides
are counted from bottom to top.)
NOTE: H oven racks are cleaned in the Self-
Cleaning cycle, they will become harder to
slide.
Heat and odors are normal during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. ll needed, remove them by
opening a window or by turning on a vent hood
or other kitchen-vent during the cycle.
Personal Injury and
Product Damage Hazard
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Do not touch the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. lt could burn you.
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Do not use commercial oven deaners in
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your oven. Cleaners may produce hazard-
ous fumes or damage the porcelain finish.
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Do not leave foil in the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Foil can burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
NOTE: Do not force the Lock Lever. You 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 block the vent during the Self-Cleaning
cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning
results.
Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent.
They may melt.
Setting
the controls
1. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time
of day. (See Setting the clock' on page 11.)
2. Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right-
the Clean position.
3. To start cleaning Immediately:
Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem-
perature Control Knob to CLEAN. A 3-hour
SelfCleaning cycle will be set automatically.
C3:OO" with the cobn flashing will show in the
display and the Clean Time Indicator Light will
come on.
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