Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle - Whirlpool RE960PXV Use And Care Manual

Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start,
make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely.
Before You Start
1.
Clean the shaded areas by hand.
They do not get hot enough
during the Self-Cleaning cycle for
soil to burn away. Use hot water
and detergent or a soapy steel
wool pad on...
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The inside of the door.
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The frame around the oven.
00 NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
00 NOT move it or bend it. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will result.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots and pans you may have
stored in the oven. They can't
stand the heat.
3.
Wipe out any loose soil or
grease. This will help reduce smoke
during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
4. If the oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
5. if you want the oven racks to
remain shiny, remove from the
oven and clean by hand. Cther-
wise, put oven racks on second
and fourth guides (guides are
counted from bottom to top). After
racks are cleaned in the Self-
Cleaning cycle, they become
harder to slide. See chart on
page 23.
6.
if you want to clean the reflector bowls in the oven:
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Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soil and grease.
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Place 2 bowls, upside down on each oven rack. For best results, they
should not touch each other or the oven walls.
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Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven. They will discolor.
urn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
his will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
00 NOT use commercial oven 00 NOT block the vent during
cleaners in your oven. Damage to the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must
the porcelain ffnish may occur. move freely for best cleaning
00 NOT force the lock lever, you
results.
could bend or break it. The lever is
designed to stay locked until the
oven is cool enough to safely
open. Wait until it moves freely.
00 NOT use foil or other liners in
the oven. During the Self-Cleaning
cycle foil can burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
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