The Self-Clean Cycle - Sears Kenmore 93881 Owner's Manual

The Self-Clean Cycle
BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE
1. Remove the broil pan and grid, oven racks, all uten-
• sils and any foil that may be iri the oven. Do not try to
clean utensils or any other objects in the oven, dur-
ing a self-clean cycle. If oven racks are left in the
range during a clean cycle, they will darken, lose
their luster and become hard to slide. If you choose
to leave the racks in the oven, you can polish the
edges of the racks with steel wool and apply a small
amount of vegetable oil to the rack edges after the
self-clean cycle. This will make the racks easier to
slide.
2.
Soil on the oven front frame, under the front edge of
the cooktop, the door liner outside the door seal and
the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1" into the
oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see
illustration below). Clean these areas by hand before
starting a clean cycle.
Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad, then
rinse well.
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3. Wipe up heavy spillovers on the oven bottom. Too
-, -- J nuch soil may cau se smoking during th e clean cycle.
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4. Clean the door seal by using a clean sponge to soak
ttie soiled area with hydrogen peroxide. Repeated
soaking may be needed depending on the amount of
soil. Frequent cleaning will help prevent excessive
soil build up. Do not rub the door- seal. The fiberglass
material of th_ e seal has an
extr~mely
low resistance
to abrasion .
An
intact and well fitting oven door seal
is es,sential for energy efficient _ oven operation and
, good baking resu lts. If you notice the seal becoming
worn , frayed or damaged in any way or if it has
become displaced on the door you should replace
the seal.
AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE
After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in
the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth.
If wh ite spots remain, remove them w ith a soap-filled
steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually a
salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle
may be repeated.
PORCELAIN ENAMELED
BOWLS (some models}
Some ranges have grey porcelain enameled cooktop
element bowls. The bowls can be cleaned in the oven
during the self-cl ean cycle. Place them on the oven
racks.
Do not put the chrome trim rings in the oven. Doing so
will discolor and warp them.
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