Frigidaire GCWD2767AF Use & Care Manual page 40

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SettInG oVen controLS
Self clean
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high tem-
peratures (well above normal cooking tempera-
tures), which vaporizes soils or reduces them to a
fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards
with a damp cloth . This function can be pro-
grammed for clean times between 2 and 4 hours .
Important: Before starting self clean read all fol-
lowing 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 bot-
tom, or any part of the range with aluminum
foil . This will cause permanent damage to the
oven interior and destroy heat distribution,
and will melt to the oven interior .
• Do not force the oven door open . This will
damage 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 sensi-
tive to fumes given off during the self clean
cycle of any range . Move birds to a well venti-
lated room .
Important notes:
• Completely remove all oven racks and any ac-
cessories 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
including cookware, utensils, and any aluminum
foil . Aluminum foil will not withstand high tem-
peratures from a self clean cycle and will melt .
• Do not spray oven cleaners or oven protec-
tive coatings in or around any part of the oven
interior . 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 40) . These areas heat suffi-
ciently to burn soil on . Clean using soap and
water prior to starting Self 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 fire 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 fillings) 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, dam-
age, or remove 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 us-
ing an open window, ventilation fan, or exhaust
hood during the first self clean cycle . This will
help eliminate the normal odors .
figure 9: clean around the oven door gasket
• Do not attempt to open the oven door when
the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing .
Allow about 15 seconds for the motorized door
latch mechanism to completely lock or unlock
the oven door .
• When the clean time finishes, the oven door will
remain locked until the range has cooled suf-
ficiently . 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 .