Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle - Whirlpool SF365BEP Use And 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 cycle safely,
Before You Start
1.
Clean the shaded areas by hand
They do not get hot enough dur-
ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for
soil to burn away. Use hot water
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will result.
and detergent or a soapy steel
wool pad on...
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the frame around the oven.
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the inside of the door, especially
the part outside the oven seal.
2. Remove the racks, broiler pan
and any pots and 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 and
possible flare-ups during the
cleaning cycle.
Oven racks and chrome reflec-
tor pans must not be cleaned in
the oven. They will warp and
discolor.
Clean Door
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle.
This will help remove smoke, odor and heat 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 toil or other liners in the
oven. During the cleaning cycle foil
can burn or melt and damage the
oven sutface.
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