Frigidaire FEFL79JCB Use & Care Manual page 23

During theSelf-Cleaning
cycle, t heoutside oftherange can
become veryhottothetouch.DONOT
leave small c hildren unattended nearthe
appliance.
Thehealth ofsomebirds
isextremely s ensitive tothefumes given
offduring theSelf-Cleaning cycle ofany
range. M ovebirds toanother w ell-
ventilated r oom.
DONOTlinetheoven
walls,racks, b ottom oranyotherpartof
therange withaluminumfoil. Doing so
willdestroy heatdistribution, produce
poorbaking results andcause
permanent damage t otheoveninterior
(aluminum foilwillmelttotheinterior
surface oftheoven).
DONOT forcetheoven
dooropen. T hiscandamage the
automatic d oorlocking system. U se
caution when opening t hedoorafterthe
Self-Cleaning cycleiscompleted. The
ovenmaystillbeVERY HOT.
HAND
CLEAN FRAME
DO HAND
CLEAN DOOR DO NOT
DOOR GASKET
Self-Cleaning Oven
A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking
temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine
powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any
part of the Self-Cleaning oven.
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.
Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum
foil, These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures.
Remove oven racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks" under
Before Setting Oven Controls. If they are not removed during the Self-Clean
cycle their color will turn slightly blue & the finish will be dull. After the
cycle is complete & the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the oven racks
with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this will
make the racks glide easier into the rack positions).
Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity 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.
The oven bake and broil elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned OFR The elements may still be hot and burn may
occur if these elements are touched before they have cooled sufficiently.
The bake element is designed to be
tilted up using your hand from the front
of the bake element. This will allow
easier access to the oven bottom for
cleaning. Be careful not to raise the
element more than 4 or 5 inches from
the resting position.
NOTES: Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the oven
bottom should be removed. See additional cleaning information for the oven
door in the General Care & Cleaning section.
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