Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle - Whirlpool SF375BEP 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 cycle safely.
Before You Start
1.
Clean the shaded areas by
hand.
They do not get hot enough
during the Self-Cleaning 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 oven.
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the inside of the door, especially
the part outside the oven seal.
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the first 2-3 inches of oven near
the door.
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move It or bend it. Poor
cleaning and poor baklng will result.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots and pans you
may have
stored in the oven. They can't
stand the heat.
3.
Wipe out any loose soil or
grease.
This will help reduce
smoke during the cleaning cycle.
4. If you want the oven racks to
remaln shiny, remove from the
oven and clean them by hand.
Otherwise, put oven racks on sec-
ond and fourth guides (guides
are counted from bottom to top).
Durlng the Self-Cleaning Cycle
they become harder to slide. See
tips on page 18.
DO Clean
I
DO NOT
Clean Seal
DO 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 flnish 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.
Walt until It moves freely.
DO NOT use foil or
other
liners In the
oven. Durlng the cleaning cycle foil
can bum or melt and damage the
oven surface.