Using The Self-Cleaning; Cycle - Whirlpool RS6700XV 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
wool pad on...
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The inside of the door.
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The frame around the oven.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots and pans you may have
stored in the oven. They can't
stand the heat.
Wipe out any loose soil or
grease. This will help reduce smoke
during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
If the oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover Is
closed.
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 20. Chrome reflector bowls
must not be cleaned In the oven.
CiEAN FRAME-
GrEAh DooR
They will discolor.
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 fhe Self-Cleaning cycle. Alr must
the porcelain flnlsh may occur.
move freely for best cleaning
DO NOT force the lock lever, you
resuits.
could bend or break it. The lever Is
deslgned to stay locked unffl the
oven Is cool enough to safely
open. Walt until lt moves freely.
DO NOT use toll or other liners In
the oven. During the Self-Cleanlng
cycle toll can burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
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