Electrolux EW30MC65PS User & Care Manual page 43

Self Clean
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high tempera-
tures (well above normal cooking temperatures), which
vaporizes soils or reduces them to a fi ne powdered
ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth.
This function can be programmed for clean times be-
tween 2 and 4 hours.
Important: Before starting self clean read all following
caution and important statements before starting a
self clean cycle.
CAUTION
• Do not leave small children unattended near
appliance. During self clean cycle, the outside of
the oven can become very hot and cause burns
if touched.
• Do not line the oven walls, racks, oven bottom,
or any part of the range with aluminum foil. This
will cause permanent damage to the oven interi-
or and destroy heat distribution, and will melt to
the oven interior.
• Do not force the oven door open. This will dam-
age the automatic door locking system. Use
caution when opening the oven door after the
self clean cycle ends. The oven may still be very
hot and cause burns. To avoid possible burns,
stand to side of oven when opening door to
allow steam or hot air to escape.
• The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any
range. Move birds to a well ventilated room.
Important notes:
• Completely remove all oven racks and any acces-
sories from oven cavity to avoid damage to oven
racks. If the oven racks are not removed they may
discolor.
• Remove all items from the oven and cooktop in-
cluding cookware, utensils, and any aluminum foil.
Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures
from a self clean cycle and will melt.
• Do not spray oven cleaners or oven protective
coatings in or around any part of the oven inte-
rior. Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door
liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small
area at the front center of the oven bottom (page
43). These areas heat suffi ciently to burn soil on.
Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Clean.
• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven
bottom should be wiped up and removed before
starting a self clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy
water and a cloth. Large spills can cause heavy
smoke or fi re when subjected to high temperatures.
• Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid
content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juices, or pie fi llings) to remain on the surface as
they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The woven
material in the gasket is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or re-
move the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause
damage to the door gasket and compromise the
performance of the oven.
• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using
an open window, ventilation fan, or exhaust hood
during the fi rst self clean cycle. This will help elimi-
nate the normal odors.
Figure 6: Clean around the oven door gasket
• Do not attempt to open the oven door when the
OVEN LOCK indicator light is fl ashing. Allow about
15 seconds for the motorized door latch mecha-
nism to completely lock or unlock the oven door.
• When the clean time fi nishes, the oven door will
remain locked until the range has cooled suf-
fi ciently. In addition to the clean time that was
programmed, you must allow about 1 additional
hour for the oven to cool before you will be able to
open the oven door.
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