Hotpoint RGB751GEL Use And Care Manual page 21

Questions and Answers
Q. Why won't my oven clean
immediately even though I set the
controls correctly?
A. Check to be sure the latch
handle is moved to the right.
Q. If my oven clock is not
working, can I still self-clean
my oven?
A. No. Your Automatic Oven
Timer uses the clock to help start
and stop your self-cleaning cycle.
Q. Can I use commercial oven
cleaners on any part of my
self-cleaning oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should
be used around any part of this
oven. If you do use them and do not
wipe the oven absolutely clean, the
residue can scar the oven surface
and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically
cleaned.
Q. Can I clean the Woven Gasket
around the oven door?
A. Yes, but carefully, and only with
a clean sponge to soak the soiled
area with hydrogen peroxide. See
page 19.
Q. After having just used the
oven, the LOCKED light came
on and I could not move the latch
handle. Why?
A. Afier several continuous high-
temperature bakings or broilings,
the LOCKED light may come on.
The oven door can't be latched for
self-cleaning while the LOCKED
light is on. If this happens, let the
oven cool until the LOCKED light
goes off. Then the oven door can
be latched for self-cleaning.
Q. What should I do if excessive
smoking occurs during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil.
Press the CANCEL button. Open
windows to rid room of smoke. Wait
until the oven has cooled (about
20-30 minutes) and the word LOCK
is off in the display. Wipe up the
excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
Q. Is the "crackling" sound I
hear during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal
heating and cooling during both the
cooking and cleaning functions.
Q. Should there be any odor
during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there maybe a slight odor
during the first few cleanings.
Failure to wipe out excessive soil
might also cause a strong odor
when cleaning.
Q. What causes the hair-like
lines on the enameled surface
of my oven?
A. This is a normal condition,
resulting from heating and cooling
during cleaning. These lines do not
affect how your oven performs.
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Q. Why do I have ash left in my
oven after cleaning?
A. Some types of soil will leave
a deposit which is ash. It can be
removed with a damp sponge or
cloth.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide
easily. What is the matter?
A. After many cleanings, oven
shelves may become so clean they
do not slide easily. If you wish
shelves to slide more easily,
dampen fingers with a small
amount of cooking oil and rub
lightly over sides of shelf where
they contact shelf supports.
Q. My oven shelves have become
gray after the self-clean cycle. Is
this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle,
the shelves may lose some luster
and discolor to a deep gray color.