Kenmore 911.93551 Owner's Manual page 16

Self-Cleaning Cycle
CARE ANDCLEANING
t. Remove the broiler pan and grid,
oven racks, utensils, and any foil
that may be in the oven.
2. Soil on the front frame and
outside the gasket on the door
liner will need to be cleaned by
hand.
Front Frame
Door
Door Liner
Clean these areas with hot water,
soap-filled steel-wool pads, or
cleansers such as Soft Scrub e to
remove any soil, Rinse well with clean
water and dry.
3. Wipe up any heavy spiltovers on
the oven bottom.
4. Do not clean the gasket,
The fiberglass material of the
oven door gasket cannot withstand
abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact_ If you
notice it becoming worn or frayed,
it should be replaced.
The door gasket is designed to have
a 5"-6" gap at the bottom of the door.
This allows for proper air circulation.
Door Panel Gasket
Door Liner
It is normal for your oven door to give
the appearance of not having a good
seat against the range. This is due to
the gasket, The location of the gasket
on the door maintains a good seal and
prevents any heat loss,
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_ tensils should never
be left in the oven
during a self-clean
cycle.
The oven racks may be
cleaned during the self-
clean cycle, but will lose
their luster and become hard
to slide, if you choose to
leave them in during the
cycle, wiping them down
with vegetable oil after the
cycle will help them slide
easier.
For the first clean cycle,
vent the room with an
opened window or hood
vent. This will reduce the
odor produced when heating
new parts.
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