Self-Cleaning - Frigidaire CGEF3039RF Use & Care Manual

Self-cleaning

A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures
(well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate
soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash
you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
Your oven allows you to set 3 different self-cleaning cycle
durations. A 3-hour cleaning time is best used for normal
cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils and a 4-hour time
option for heavier burnt-on soils.
IMPORTANT
Adhere to the following self-clean precautions:
• DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective
coatings in or around any part of the oven interior.
• DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven
material of the oven door gasket is essential for
a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or remove the gasket.
• DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven
door gasket. Doing so could cause damage (See
Fig. 1).
• Remove the broiler pan and insert, all
utensils and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL. These
items cannot withstand high cleaning
temperatures and will melt.
• Completely remove ALL OVEN RACKS and
ANY ACCESSORIES. If the oven racks are
not removed they will loose their special
coating properties and no longer slide in and
out of the oven cavity effortlessly.
• Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on
the oven bottom should be wiped-up and removed
before starting the self-cleaning cycle. To clean,
use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spillovers
can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected
to high temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills
with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to
remain on the surface as they may leave a dull
spot even after cleaning.
•
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. These
areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with
soap and water. These areas are shown in white
(See Fig. 1).
CAUTION
During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range
can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small
children unattended near the appliance.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage
the automatic door locking system. Use caution
when opening the door after the self-cleaning cycle is
completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.

SELF-CLEANING

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