Electrolux Frigidaire Gallery Series Use & Care Manual page 21

Setting a self-clean cycle or a delayed start
self-clean cycle
IMPORTANT
To start a self-clean cycle immediately without a delay,
skip steps 2 & 3 in the instructions provided below.
Setting a self-clean cycle
1. Be sure the clock displays the correct time of day.
2. Press . The " : " in the time of day will flash.
3. Press and hold the
the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when
the desired time is displayed.
4. Press . "---" appears in the display.
5. Press the or
the display indicating that a 3 hour self-clean time is
set. To change to a 2 hour self-clean time press
once (2:00 appears in the display).
(Some models) To self-clean using a 4 hour clean
time press once (4:00 appears in display).
6. "CLn" will appear in the display during the self-clean
cycle and the "LOCK" light will glow until the self-
cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven
temperature has cooled.
NOTE
As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven
lock will begin to close automatically and the "LOCK"
indicator light will flash. DO NOT open the oven door
while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for
the oven door to lock).
pad to scroll to the time to start
pad once. "3:00" will appear in
When the self-clean cycle has completed:
1. The time of day will appear in the display window and
the "Clean" and "LOCK" light will continue to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and
the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be
opened.
Stopping or interrupting a self-clean cycle
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-
cleaning cycle once it has been activated:
1. Press .
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and
the "LOCK" light has turned off, the oven door can be
opened.
3. Restart the selfclean cycle once all conditions have
been corrected.
CAUTION
To avoid possible burns use care when opening the
oven door after the self-cleaning cycle. Stand to the
side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot
air or steam to escape.
DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage
the automatic door locking system. Use caution and
avoid possible burns when opening the door after the
self-cleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still
be VERY HOT.
NOTES
Whenever the self-clean feature is active you may
check the amount of time remaining in the self-clean
cycle by pressing the
door cannot be opened until the range has cooled
sufficiently. You will need to add about 1 hour to
the time displayed before you can use the range for
cooking.
When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or
powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.
SELF-CLEANING
pad. Remember the range
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