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SELF-CLEAN
OVEN
The self-clean oven uses temperatures above normal
cooking temperatures to automatically clean the entire oven
interior.
When the door is locked and the CLEAN pad is pressed, the
oven will automatically begin to
heat to cleaning
I CAUTION: It is normal for parts of the range to become
temperatures.
hot during a cleancycle. Therefore, during a clean cycle,
avoid touching the cooktop, oven vent area, oven door J
On slide-in and Chateau ranges: A fan will automatically}
and window.
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turn on during the self-clean cycle and will automatically I
turn off afterthe clean cycle when the oven has cooled. Do
Itisbettertocleantheovenregularlyratherthantowaituntil
- not operate clean cycle if fan does not turn on; call an
there is a heavy build-up of soil in the oven.
author zealservicer.
Turn offthe oven light beforea clean cycle. Ifthe oven light is
left on, the light bulb will burn out during the cleancycle.
As the oven reaches cleaning temperatures, the LOCK
indicator will appear in the display to show that an internal
lock mechanism has engagedl At this point, the oven door
can not be unlocked and opened.
1. Remove oven racks and close oven door.
To prevent damage to the door and lock lever, do not force
2. Lock oven door.
the door open when the LOCK indicator is displayed.,
3. Press CLEAN pad.
4, Press the • or • pad to select cleaning time.
The first few times the oven is cleaned, some smoke and
• Light soil- 2 hours
odor may be detected. This is normal and will lessen or
disappear with use. If the oven is heavily soiled, Qr if the
• Average soil - 3 hours
broiler pan was accidently left inthe oven, smoke and odor
• Heavy soil - 4 hours
may occur.
As the oven heats and cools, you may hear sounds of metal
parts expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not
Remove broiler pan, all pans and the oven racks from the
damage your appliance,
oven. The racks will discolor and may not slide easily
after a clean cycle.
Cleanovenframe,doorframe and aroundthe ovenvent with
a non-abrasive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami or
Aboutonehouraftertheendofthecleancycle, theintemal
detergent and water. These areas are not exposed to
lockwilldisengageand the LOCK indicatorwillturn off.At
cleaning temperatures andshouldbe cleanedto preventsoil
thispoint,the doorcan be unlockedand opened.Move the
from bakingon duringthe clean cycle,
cloorlock lever to the left or unlockedpositionand openthe
door. The oven may still be hot.
Wipe upexcess greaseor spillovers fromthe oven bottomto
prevent excessive smoking and flare-ups during the clean
Some soil may leave a light gray,powdery ash which can be
cycle,
removed with a damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicatesthat
the clean cycle was not long enough. The soil will be
Wipe upsugary spillovers and acidspillovers suchas lemon
removed during the next clean cycle.
juice, tomato sauce or milk-based sauces. Porcelain
enamel isacidresistant, n otacid proof.The porcelainfinish
If the oven racks were left in the oven and do not slide
may discolorifacidspillsare not wiped upimmediately,
smoothlyaftera cleancycle,wipe racksand embossedrack
Do not use oven cleaners onthe self-clean ovenfinishor
supportswitha smallamountofvegetableoiltorestoreease
aroundanypart of the oven astheywilldamagethefinishor
of movement.
parts.
Fine, hair-like lines may appear in the oveninterioror oven
To preventdamage, do notclean or rubthe gasketaround
door.This is a normalconditionresultingfrom heatingand
the ovendoor.The gasketisdesignedto sealin heatduring
. coolingofthe porcelainfinish.These linesdo not affectthe
the cleancycle,
performanceof the oven.
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