Whirlpool SF365BEXN0 Owner's Manual page 24

Self-Cleaning
Instructions
(Conttnuedl
Stopping a Self-Clean Cycle
If it is necessary to interrupt or cancel the self-clean cycle:
1. Turn the STOP TIME knob to the time of day. The knob will then pop out
and the self-cleaning cycle will stop.
3. If the lock tight stays on. the oven is too hot to unlock the door. Wait until
the oven has cooled and the lock light goes out, then move the latch lever
from right to left to unlock the door.
NOTE: Do not force the door or latch lever to open. The lock light ma)'
not 20 off immediately 2s the door is locked or unlocked. If the latch lever
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will not move after the lock light goes out. wait ;1 few minutes, then try to
move the lever again.
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the selector and temperature controls to OFF.
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed
1. When the stop time is reached; the stop time knob will automatically pop out.
2. When the oven coots below approximately 550°F. the lock light will go out.
The door can be unlocked and opened. Move the latch lever from right to left.
1. Turn the selector and temperature controls toOFF. The clean signal light will
go out.
3. Open door. Use caution. The oven may still be very hot. A light or dark
powdery ash will bc found wherel'er there was heavy soil in the oven. This
ash may be u,iped up with a damp cloth when the oven is cool.
If the oven was not cleaned adequateI),. reset the controls and repeat the self-
cleaning cycle. NOTE: This procebs may need to be completed if the self-
cleaning cycle was not set for a long enough period of time initially.
It is nol-ma1 for some {oil to Iremain at the bottom front and corner4 of the oven.
This remaining soil is difficult to remo\e because it was exposed to high heat.
To remove, scrub with a neb steel wool pad. Rubbing with a paste made ofwater
and a mild cleanser can also be helpful in remo\-ing this soil.
Excess Smoke
Some light smoking can be expected durin? the first half hour of the self-
cleaning cycle.
If excessive smoking
occurs
because OF too much grease or a utensil being left
in the oven. DO NOT TRY TO FORCE OVEN DOOR OPEN, but follow these
steps:
I. Turn the STOP TIME knob to the time of dab. The knob will then pop out
and the cleaning cycle will stop.
7. Turn the temperature and selector controls to OFF.
3. Open windows and doors to rid the room of smoke.
1. Allow oven to COOL AT LEAST ONE HOUR before moving locker level
to the left to open the oven door.
5. Correct the condition which caused the smoking and start the self-cleaning
operation again.
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