Self-Clean Oven - Magic Chef 3862VVD Owner's Manual

SELF-CLEAN OVEN
The self-clean oven uses temperaturesabove normal
cooking ternperatures toautomatically cleanthe ovenin-
terior.
It is normalfor the cooktopof the rangeto become hot
duringa clean cycle. Therefore, duringa clean cycle,
avoidtouchingthe cooktoporovenventarea locatedat
the baseof the backguard onsmoothtop cooktops and at
the rightrear element for coil cooktops.Avoid contact
withthe ovendoorand windowas theseareas alsobe-
comewarmduringa self-clean cycle.
It isbetterto clean the oven regularly ratherthanto wait
untilthere isa heavy build-upof soilin the oven.
NOTE: On Canadian modelsonly,the smoothtopsur-
face unitswillNOT operateduringa clean cycle.This is
normal.
Before Self-Cleaning During Self-Cleaning After Self-Cleaning
When the CLEAN pad is pressed and About one hour after the end of the
the door is locked, the oven will auto- clean cycle, the internal lock will dis-
matically begin to heat to cleaning engage and the LOCK indicator will
temperatures, turn off. At this point, the door can be
unlocked and opened. Move the door
Turn off oven light before clean cycle. As the oven reaches cleaning tern- lock lever to the left or unlocked posi-
The life of the bulb may be shortened peratures, the LOCK indicator will
tion and open the door.
if left on during the clean cycle, turn on to show that an internal lock
Clean oven frame, door frame and mechanism has engaged. At this Somesoilmayleavealightgray, pow-
around the oven vent with a non- point, theoven door can not belocked deryash which can be removedwith a
abrasive cleaning agent such as Bon and opened, damp cloth. If soil remains, it indi-
cates that the clean cycle was not
Ami or soap and water. These areas To prevent damage to the door and long enough.The soilwill be removed
are not exposed to cleaning tempera- lock lever, do not force the door open during the next clean cycle.
tures and should be cleaned to pre- when the LOCK indicator is dis-
vent soil from baking on during the played. Iftheovenracksdonotslidesmoothly
clean cycle, after a clean cycle, wipe racks and
The first few times the oven is embossed rack supportswithasmall
Wipe up excess grease or spillovers cleaned, some smoke and odor may amount of vegetable oil to restore
from the oven bottom to prevent ex- be detected. This is normal and will ease of movement.
cessive smoking and flare-ups dur- reduce or disappear with use. If the
ing the clean cycle, oven is heavily soiled, or if the broiler On smoothtop cooktops: Clean
Wipe up acid spillovers such as lem- pan is left in the oven, smoke and around the vent opening at the base
onjuice, tomato sauce or milk-based odor may occur, of the backguard if there is a deposit
from the fumes vented during the
sauces and sugary spillovers. Porce- Asthe oven heats and cools, you may clean cycle. Use soap and water and
lain enamel is acid resistant, not acid hear soundsof metal partsexpanding a cloth or non-abrasive pad.
proof. The porcelain finish may dis- and contracting. This is normal and
color if acid spills are not wiped up im- will not damage your appliance. Fine, hair-like lines may appear in the
mediately, oven interior or oven door. This is a
Do not use oven cleaners or oven lin- normal condition resultingfrom heat-
er protectivecoatingsof any kindon ingandcoolingofthe porcelain finish.
the self-clean oven finish or around These lines do not affect the perfor-
any part ofthe oven. manceof the oven.
To preventdamage, do not clean or
rubthe gasketaroundthe ovendoor.
The gasketisdesignedto sealin heat
duringthe clean cycle.
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