Self-Cleaning Cycle; Preparing Your Oven; Oven Door Gasket - Kenmore 911.9209 Series Use And Care Manual

CARE ANDCLEANING
Self-Cleaning Cycle
1. Remove the broiler pan and grid,
oven racks, utensils, and any foil
that may be in the oven
2. Soii on the front frame and outside
the gasket on the door liner wiil
need to be cleaned by hand
Front Frame
j,f.4 ._'_i
/4 _}oor Door
"'Gasket Liner _
Clean these areas with hot water,
soap-filled scouring pads, or
cleansers such as Soft Scrub e to
remove any soil Rinse we!l with
cIean water and dry,
3. Wipe up any heavy spillovers on
the oven bottom
4. Do not clean the gasket The
fibetgiass 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 gasket is designed to have a
5°-6" gap at the bottom of the doo_
This allows for proper air circulation
Door Panel Gasket
t
Door Liner
It is normal for your oven door to give
the appearance of not having a good
seal against the range This is due to
the gasket The location of the gasket
on the door maintains a good sea!
and prevents any heat loss
t/_l_X Utensils should never be
I _ I left in the oven during a
self-clean cycle.
NOTE: Take the racks out of
the oven before you begin the
self clean cycle or they will
discolor. If you choose to leave
them in during the cycle, wiping
them down with vegetable oil
after the cycle wfll 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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