Hotpoint RB754 Use And Care Manual page 27

How to Delay Start of Cleaning
Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section and then
follow steps 1 and 2 of How to Set the Oven for Cleaning. Then push
in and turn the START dial to the time you wish to start. Add the hours
needed for cleaning to this Start Time, then push in and turn the STOP
dial to this desired Stop Time. The oven will automatically turn on and
off at the set times.
Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of
day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you
will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a
specific time.
Q. Why won't my oven clean immediately
even though I set all the time and clean
knobs correctly?
A. Check to be sure the START dial is set to the same
time as the range clock. Also check to be sure latch
handle is moved to the right.
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
thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil, and you
should turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.
Open the windows to rid the room of smoke.
Allow the oven to cool until the latch slides easily
before opening the door. Wipe up the excess soil
and reset the clean cycle.
Q. Is the "crackling" or "popping" sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the metal heating and cooling during
both the cooking and cleaning functions.
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause an 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. They do not affect
how your oven performs.
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, the oven shelves will lose
their luster and become hard to slide. To make the
shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports
with cooking oil.
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-cleaning cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-cleaning cycle, the shelves will
lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray.
Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven
is self-cleaning?
A. Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use
the cooktop just as you normally do.
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