Jenn-Air SEG196 Use And Care Manual page 40

When the oven controlsare set to CLEAN, the oven heats to temperatures that are
higherthan those used for cooking. The hightemperaturescausefood soil to burn off
and substantially disappear. While this occurs, a device in the oven vent helps to
consumenormalamountsof smoke. The oven is ventedthroughan openingunderthe
air grille on the top of the range.
• Remove the broiler pan and grid and any other utensils from the oven. These
utensilscannot withstandthe high temperaturesof the cleaningprocess.
• The oven rackscan becleanedin the oven. However,theoven rackswilldiscolor,
lose shininess, a nd becomedifficult t o slide in and out if leftin the oven duringthe
cleaningprocess. REMOVE RACKS FROM OVEN IF THIS DISCOLORATION
WILL BE OBJECTIONABLE. As a suggestion, d o not leave the racksin the oven
duringeach self-cleaning processif theydo not need to be cleanedsince theywill
discolor to e dull silver after many oleanings. Moderately soiled recks can be
cleanedwith a soapyS.O.S. pad or Scotch-Brite scour-pad. Stubborn stainsneed
to be removed in the self-cleaning process. Be sure to read special tips on page
44 if oven racks are cleaned duringthe self-cleaningprocess.
• Clean spattersand spillsfromthose areaswhichwill notbe cleanedduringthe seif-
cleaningprocess:
- center front of oven and door near openingin door gasket.
- porcelainoven door liner (area outsidethe door gasket).
- stainlesssteel oven frontframe.
Note: DO NOT CLEAN serial plate located on the oven front.
To clean these areas, use hot water and
detergent,nonabrasivecleansersor soapfilled
steelwoolpads (rub withthe brushedgrain on __ _ _'_._._ i _
the oven front frame to prevent scratching). _ _ _
Rinsethoroughly,being careful not to use an _ .
excessiveamountofwaterthatwoulddampen _ _ _ _
the doorgasket. Soil left in these areas will be _
more difficult to remove after the self-cleaning
process since the high heat will bake on any
soil that is present. DO NOT USE
COMMERCIALOVEN CLEANERS TOCLEAN
THESE AREAS.
• DONOTATTEMPTTOCLEAN, RUB, ORAPPLYWATERTOGASKETONOVEN
DOOR. The gasket is essential for a good door seal. Rubbingor cleaning will
damage the gasket and may affectthe seal.
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