Crosley CRE3875PWC Use & Care Manual page 18

Setting a self-clean cycle
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.
Setting a self-clean cycle
1. Press Clean. "---" appears in the display.
2. Press the or pad once. "3:00" will appear in
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).
3. "CLn" will appear in the display during the self-clean
cycle and the "Door Locked" indicator 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 "Door Locked"
indicator light will flash. DO NOT open the oven door
while the light is flashing (allow about 15 seconds for
the oven door to lock).
When the self-clean cycle has completed:
1. The time of day will appear in the display window
and the "Clean" and "Door Locked" indicator light will
continue to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and
the "Door Locked" indicator light has turned off, the
oven door can be opened.
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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 Clear/Off.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and
the "Door Locked" indictor light has turned off, the
oven door can be opened.
3. Restart the self-clean cycle once all conditions have
been corrected.
NOTES
Whenever the self-clean feature is active you may
check the amount of time remaining in the self-clean
cycle by pressing the Clean pad. Remember the range
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