Whirlpool RM988PXS Use & Care Manual page 17

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 se the cycle safely.
Before you start
1.
Clean the shaded areas by hand
They do not get hot enough dur-
ing the Self-Clean cycle for soil to
burn away. Use hot water and
detergent or a soapy steel-wool
pad on
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the frame around the over
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the inside of the door, especially
the part outside the oven seal
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will result.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots or pans you may have stored
in the oven. They can't stand the
high heat.
3.
Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce smoke dur-
ing the cleaning cycle.
4. If your oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
5. Put oven racks on the second
and fourth guides. [Guides are
counted from bottom to top.) Dur-
ing the Self-Cleaning Cycle they
will darken and become harder
to slide. See tips on page 20. If you
want the oven racks to remain
shiny, clean them by hand.
The porcelain reflector bowls may be cleaned in the oven.
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Put the oven racks on the second and fourth guides.
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Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soiled and grease.
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Place 2 bowls, upside down on each rack. For best
Clean Door
results, they should not touch each other orthe oven
walls.
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Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven.
They will discolor.
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle.
This will help remove smoke, odor and heal that are normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial oven
cleaners in your oven. Damage to
the porcelain finish may occur.
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 use foil or other liners in the
oven. During the cleaning cycle foil
can burn or melt and damage the
oven surfaces.