Self-Clean Oven - Whirlpool 3512WPA Use And Care Manual

FEATURES
BEFORE SELF-CLEANING DURING SELF-CLEANING AFTER SELF-CLEANING
Itis normal for the cooktop of the range About one hour after the clean cycle is
to become hot during a clean cycle, completed, the internal lock will disen-
Therefore, touching the cooktop during gage and the door latchcan be returned
a self-clean cycle should be avoided, to its original (unrocked) position. Turn
selector knob to OFF. Do not attempt
Clean oven frame, door frame and The oven automatically begins to heat to unlock door until internal lock dis-
around the oven vent with a non-abra- upwhen the door is locked. As the oven engages. Door and latch will be dam-
sive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami. reachescleaningtemperaturesaninter- aged if the latch is forced to the left
These areas are not exposed to clean- hal lock engages and the oven door can before internal lock disengages.
ing temperatures and should be not be opened. Do not force latch to the
left once the internal lock engages.
cleaned to prevent soil from baking on
Some soil may leave a light gray, pow-
during the clean cycle. The first few times the oven is cleaned, dery ash which can be removed with a
some smoke and odor may bedetected, damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicates
Wipe up excess grease or spillovers This is normal and will reduce ordisap- that the clean cycre was not long
from the oven bottom to prevent exces- pear with use. If the oven is heavily enough. The soilwill be removed during
sive smoking during the clean cycle, soiled, or if the broiler pan is left in the the next clean cycle.
oven, smoke and odor may occur.
As the oven heats and cools, you may If the oven racks do not slide smoothly
hear sounds of metal parts expanding after a clean cycle, wipe racks and em-
and contracting. This is normal and wirl bossed rack supports with a small
not damage your appriance, amount of vegetable oil to restore ease
of movement.
To prevent damage, do not clean or rub
the gasket around the oven door. The
gasket is designed to seal in heatduring Fine, hair-like lines may appear in the
the clean cycle, oven interior or oven door. This is a nor-
mal condition resulting from heating and
cooling of the porcelain finish. These
lines do not affect the performance of
the oven.
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