Sears Kenmore 73611 Use, Care, Safety Manual page 38

Operating the SelfoCleaning Oven (coothue¢
Questions and Answers
Q. if my oven clock is not set to the correct time of
day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day, you
will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a
specific time,
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any
part of my self-cleaning oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around
any part of this oven, If you do use them and do
not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterward, the residue can scar
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q. What should t do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil Press the
CLEAR/OFF pad. Open windows to rid room of
smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled and the
word "LOCK" is off in the display. Wipe up the
excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
Q. Is the "crackling" sound I hear during cleaning
normal?
A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating and
cooling during both the cooking and cleaning func-
tionso
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there may be a slight odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause a strong odor when cleaning
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enam-
eled surface of my oven?
A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning° These lines do not
affect how your oven performs°
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after clean-
ing?
A, Some types of soil wilt leave a deposit, which is
ash° it can be removed with a damp sponge or
cloth.
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My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
After many cleanings, oven shelves may become
so clean they do not slide easily. To make shelves
slide more easily, after each self-cleaning cycle
dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking oil
and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they con-
tact shelf supports_
My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-cleaning cycle. Is this normal?
Yes. After the self-cleaning cycle, the shelves may
lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray.
The word "door" appeared on the display when
I selected the Clean Cycle. What's wrong?
The door latch handle must be moved all the way
to the right. Move the latch handle and cleaning will
start,
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