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Self Cleaning
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with 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. While the oven is in opera-
tion, the oven heats to temperature much higher than those
used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and
contraction are normal. Odor is also normal because the
food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the
oven vent.
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
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.
•
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 accesso-
ries. If the oven racks are not removed, they will lose
their special coating properties and no longer slide in
and out of the oven cavity easily.
•
Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven
bottom should be wiped up and removed before
starting the 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 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
(Figure
30). The
(Figure
30).
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
CAUTION
During the clean 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 clean 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 clean cycle is complete. The
oven may still be very hot.
Figure 30: Clean around the oven door gasket
CAUTION
To avoid possible burns, use care when opening the oven
door after the clean cycle. Stand to the side of the oven
when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to
escape.
Do not leave small children unattended near the
appliance during a clean cycle; the range may become
very hot to the touch.
Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other
part of the range with aluminum foil or with any other
materials or oven liners. Doing so will destroy heat distri-
bution, produce poor baking results, and cause
permanent damage to the oven interior and aluminum foil
will melt to the interior surface of the oven.
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