Hotpoint RK962G Use And Care Manual page 28

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LOWER OVEN
Operating the self-cleaning Oven
Step 3:
Touch START pad. Display shows
the time of day the oven will begin
cleaning, "START CLEAN TIME;'
"OVEN DOOR LATCHED" and
the current time of day.
NOTE: Oven automatically figures
the starting time so cleaning will
end when you want it to.
F 11 These Steps after
O OW
Self-Cleaning
After cleaning is complete, the
oven door will stay locked until the
oven cools and the LOCKED light
goes off. This takes about 30
minutes.
Step 1:
When the LOCKED light is off,
slide the Latch Handle to the left as
far as it will go and open the door.
Step
Turn OVEN SET knob to OFF.
Step
3:
Turn OVEN TEMP knob to WARM.
Step 4:
Touch CLEAR pad.
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Questions and Answers
Q. If
the oven clock is not working,
can I still self-clean my oven?
A. No. The Automatic Oven Timer
uses the oven clock to help start and
stop the 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
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. Can I clean the Woven Gasket
around the oven door?
A. No, this gasket is essential for
a good oven seal and care must be
taken not to rub, damage or move
this gasket.
Q. After having just used the
oven, the LOCKED light came
on and I could not move the
Latch Handle. Why?
A. After 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,
and you should switch the OVEN
SET knob to OFF. Open windows
to rid room of smoke. Allow the
oven to cool for at least one hour
before opening the door. Wipe up
the excess soil and reset the clean
cycle.
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Q. Is the "crackling" 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 clean cycle?
A. Yes, there maybe a slight 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 enamel 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.
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, after
each self-clean cycle, dampen
fingers with a small amount of salt-
free 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.