Hotpoint RB787 Use And Care Manual page 26

How to Delay Start of Cleaning
section. Push in and turn the DELAY 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 TIME dial to this desired Stop Time. Follow
steps 2 and 3 of the How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
section. The oven will automatically turn on and off at
the set times.
Questions and Answers
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
even though I set all the time and clean
knobs correctly?
A. Check to be sure the DELAY START dial is set
to the sume 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 [his oven. If you do use them and do
not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping
it absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar
A. This is caused by excessive soil. and you should
windows to rid the room of smoke. Allow lhe
opening [be door. Wipe up the excess soil and
reset the cletin cycle.
Q. 1s the "crackling" or "popping" sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the metal heating and cooling durin:
both the cooking and cleaning functions.
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How to Stop a Clean Cycle
1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.
2. Wait until the oven has coo]ed be]ow the locking
temperature to unlatch the door. You will not be
able to open the door right away unless the oven
temperature is at a safe level.
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, [here 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.
after cleaningt'
A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit, which
is ash. It can be remc}ved with a damp sponge
or cloth.
Q. My oven shelves donot slide easily. What is
the matter?
A. After many cleanin:s, oven shelves may become
so clean they do not S1
s]
and rub 1 ightlv over sides L)I' shelf where tbcy
oven shelves have become gray af'ter the
A. Yes. After the self-cleaning cycle, the sbelvcs
may 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 sell'-clcanitlg, you can
the