Frigidaire DGGF3054KFN Use & Care Manual page 26

Before starting self-clean
A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures
(well above normal cooking temperatures) which
eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine
powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
Your oven allows you to set 3 different self-cleaning cycle
durations. A 3-hour cleaning time is best used for normal
cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils and a 4-hour time
option for heavier burnt-on soils.
Adhere to the following self-clean precautions:
• DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective
coatings in or around any part of the oven interior.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The glass
woven material of the oven door gasket is essential
for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or remove the gasket.
• DO NOT use any cleaning agents on the oven door
gasket. Doing so could damage the gasket (Fig. 1).
Completely remove all utensils, accessories
and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL from oven. These
items cannot withstand high self-clean
temperatures and can melt. Remove broil pan
and insert (some models).
Remove ALL OVEN RACKS. If the oven racks
are not removed they will lose their special
coating properties and no longer slide in and
out of the oven cavity effortlessly.
Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills,
especially those on the oven bottom, should be
wiped-up and removed before starting the self-
clean cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a
cloth. Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or
fire when subjected to high temperatures. DO NOT
allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content
(such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or
pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may
leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
• Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner
outside the oven door gasket and the small area at
the front center of the oven bottom (See Fig. 1;
areas shown in white). These areas heat sufficiently
to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.
During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the
range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT
leave small children unattended near the
appliance.
During the self-clean cycle, DO NOT force the
oven door open. This can damage the automatic
door locking system. Use caution when opening the
door after the self-cleaning cycle is complete. The
oven may still be VERY HOT.
• The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of
any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated
room.
Fig. 1