Installation - Whirlpool SF335EEPW0 Use & Care Manual

SPECIAL FEATURES
CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN
WHAT IS THE CONTINUOUS CLEANING
OVEN
The special ceramic finish of the Continuous Cleaning
Oven is identified by its dark gray color and rough,
porous texture. The rough texture acts to prevent grease
spatters from forming beads which run down the walls
leaving unsightly streaks. Rather, the rough texture
absorbs spatters and allows them to spread, thus ex-
posing a larger area to the hot oven air for faster more
effective cleaning action.
Cleaning action automatically begins whenever the oven
is turned on for baking or roasting. The oven MUST be
on for cleaning to take place-no cleaning will occur
when the oven is off. The special finish must be exposed
to hot oven air before soil will begin to gradually reduce
in size.
FACTORS AFFECTING LENGTH OF
CLEANING TIME
The higher the oven temperature, the faster the cleaning
action. The length of cleaning time will depend on these
factors: Type of soil, amount or size of soil, oven tempera-
ture and length of time oven is in use. Time may vary
from a few minutes to several hours. Soil deposited at
the end of cooking may still be visible. This will usually
fade with continued oven use until the soil gradually
disappears or can be wiped up manually. The oven will
appear presentably clean, even though some spatters
may be present.
MANUALLY CLEANING HEAVY SPILLOVERS
The special finish will clean most spatters during normal
oven use unless there is a heavy buildup of soil. Heavy
spillovers such as pie or casserole boilovers will not
clean effectively without some manual help, The crusty
or varnish-like stains that form from these spillovers
clog the pores and prevent the special finish from being
exposed to the hot oven air. This greatly reduces the
cleaning effectiveness of the finish.
These crusty or varnish-like stains must either be re-
moved or broken up before cleaning can effectively
take place.
To manually clean heavy splllovers: Brush off heavy soil
with a nylon brush or plastic pad. DO NOT USE paper
towels, cloths or sponges for the oven walls are porous
and particles of these materials will rub off on the walls.
Rinse area with clear water only. Do not allow insulation
under oven bottom to become wet,
Brittle crusts or varnish-type stains can be loosened by
GENTLY tapping stain with a wooden or plastic utensil.
Brush away any loose soil that flakes off.
Remaining soil will gradually reduce with continued
oven use at normal baking temperatures.
DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF OVEN CLEANER, POW-
DERED CLEANSERS, SOAP, DETERGENT OR PASTE
ON ANY CONTINUOUS CLEANING SURFACE. ALSO,
DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE MATERIALS, STEEL
WOOL, SHARP INSTRUMENTS OR SCRAPERS FOR
THEY WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH.
Avoid spillovers by using utensils that are large enough
to hold food. A cookie sheet or piece of aluminum foil,
just a little larger than the pan, can be placed on the rack
directly below the rack holding the utensil to catch spills.
Over a period of time, wear marks may appear on the
embossed rack supports. This is normal and results from
sliding the racks in and out of the oven. Wear marks will
not affect the cleaning action of the oven.
NOTE: The lower broiler compartment is lined with
porcelain-enamel and NOT with the Continuous Clean-
ing finish. Follow cleaning instructions on page 15.
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EYE LEVEL RANGE
The smaller upper oven on the Eye Level Range will be
equipped with either a conventional gas oven or a micro-
wave oven.
Eye Level Range wlth Conventlonal Upper Oven: The
Eye Level conventional oven operates the same as the
larger lower oven. Because of the size and location of
the upper oven, it is a handy place to cook small quanti-
ties of foods.
The smaller oven, which is very efficient for most pur-
poses, does have some size limitations. Do not use cookie
sheets or other cooking utensils that are larger than
lbinches. Large cookie sheets will block the air flow
which in turn affects baking results. When baking more
than one cake layer at a time, use two different rack posi-
tions for the two layers and stagger the pans so one is
not directly over the other.
Eye Level Range with Microwave Oven: Refer to the Use
and Care Microwave Oven Booklet for operating instruc-
tions on the microwave oven.
This range is equipped with a special, automatic fan to
help keep the microwave oven cool during somecooking
operations.
Do not be concerned if you hear the auxiliary fan come on
during, or sometimes after, some conventional cooking
operations. The fan is activated by the thermal sensor and
will turn on and remain on until the air temperatures in the
upper section of range are reduced to a safe level. The fan
may remain on for a time after the conventional oven or
surface units have been turned off.
CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the range
parts, the range MUST be installed according to the
Installation Instructions. Refer to the instructions for
correct clearances.
OPERATION OF ANY SURFACE BURNER WITHOUT
A UTENSIL IN PLACE WILL CAUSE PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE RANGE PARTS.
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